Jesus was strong enough to carry his own cross yet gentle enough to allow children to sit on his lap. They took Jesus therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of the Skull. (John 19:17) Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. (Matt. 19:13) Jesus was very tender and gentle with children.
