To not like other people's kids, even nephews and nieces?

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Maybe not necessarily an aibu, but I'm interested to see if anyone else feels similar or I am just an awful person.

Before I had kids I loved children. I always baby sat and child minded. I worked in a school for a bit, and always paid attention to people's babies and kids. Spoiled my nieces and nephews (only had two at the time).

Now I have two kids under 4, and I find parenting full on. I love my kids and enjoy them, but I just cannot deal with other peoples kids. Friends and family seem fond of mine in a way I am not fond of theirs. It sounds so awful written down.

I just find most of the kids annoying, also have lots of nieces and nephews now and my kids are in no way perfect but I find I just don't have the energy for other kids bad (or normal young kid) behaviour.

Not sure what my aibu is but does anyone else feel this way?

I can't be arsed with small children. So needy. Teens are much better.

@Awwlookatmybabyspider you're right to call me out - hate is too strong but I find them reaaaaally dull. Also I'm broody, babies make me aware of my empty arms although still no desire to fill them with someone elses child. It's a mix of genuine disinterest and self protection from the way they trigger my body clock.

It's a known fact i don't do under 1s though, since teenagerdom. I nod, smile, mute people on SM, sincerely wish them well but you'll never see me arms out for a cuddle with someones 2mo. It does zero for me and I'm never convinced the baby likes it.

I'll play with your toddler or your cat though.