We need kids as much as they need us. Our children are a vital part of the Church - Jesus wants to reveal Himself to us, spur us on, and encourage our faith through our children. We have much to learn from them. Jesus said so Himself when He invited us to become more like children in our efforts to be a relationship with Him. For example, Jesus invites us to "come as we are." Kids are great at this, but we tend to try and clean ourselves up a bit before coming to the Lord.