I don't have kids tempt my dog, but they make a HUGE deal out of how scary her eyes are and how much she looks like a coyote/wolf/etc or about how they hate dogs as they pass me and do a big sissy dance.
I know it's attention-seeking behavior on their part, but it's soooo irritating and they sometimes freak the dog out by being stupid and insult her (even though she could care less). Little do they know this "ferocious beast's" favorite pastime is playing with kittens haha