This is a place to share our nice, sweet, and fun experiences with our students.
Some students are sweet only to manipulate and get what they want.
I agree that most kids are genuinely good, and I enjoy interacting with them. Phillip, you are right. Being too friendly, too quick can also be a difficult place for you to be as a first year teacher. Students can be very manipulative, especially if they know you are not much older than they are. You don't have to be their best friend for them to know you care about them and their education.