It is unusual for a donkey to kick at a person, but they will kick at each other while they are eating. Therefore, while they are eating is not the time for little children to play with them. You should have a blacksmith look at your donkey's hooves twice a year. If they start growing long, they will need to be filed down. Leaving long hooves unattended can damage the bone structure in your donkey's legs.
Donkeys are very social.
A donkey friend is best, but they also do well with llamas, goats, and calves. Donkeys require a shed for shade in the summer and for protection in the winter against the rain and the north wind. After two years of age, a donkey can easily be taught to carry a child up to 100 pounds. A heavier weight would hurt the donkey's back and legs. To allow for healthy bone development, a donkey should not be ridden or pull a buggy until after two years of age.