I'm sorry you've had to interact with kids who's behaviour you don't appreciate, Reks. That doesn't mean that your single entry sample set is a valid one. As to the question, I think it depends on what the individual kid's head size is, their tolerance for pressure, etc. We have tried a ton of different headphones over the years, and mostly, they're all good for about a month before they break, so I suggest inexpensive and durable as the primary considerations...