Gaining Respect

Watching children roughhousing, but only for so long before telling them to settle down. Not wanting to have anyone get hurt, just wanting them to have fun while they're here. Little eyes looking out at me, not sure if they should go against me or not. Thinking better of it, they shyly smile and then immediately quiet down. Really being good kids at heart, in the end just respecting me, their elder without a fuss. Seeming glad that someone cares and is watching out for them. A favorable feeling coming about, having gained respect for themselves also.