I have a similar relationship with kids. They tend to be drawn toward me because I will interact with them, sometimes play games with them, unlike many adults. How sad would it be if no one paid any attention to you, you know? But sometimes, the kids will become a little too clingy and I'm like, okay, that's enough, lol. I try doing things in a way that doesn't hurt them. One time a group of them got together and started chasing me, while laughing. It was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I couldn't get them to stop without yelling at them, so I thought I would tire them out. I couldn't stop running or they would all start grabbing on to me, but I couldn't run indefinitely either. They were going to get me. My end was near, haha. Eventually I had to be a little forceful and say to one kid in particular that I was done and it was time to stop.