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When we first adopted two kittens (6 weeks old) from a litter of strays they were very outgoing and friendly. My two boys (5&7) are so excited to have the kittens but get a little excessive with thier attention. To the point that the boy has occasionally peed in the kids playroom, maybe for revenge? We had older cats when the boys were born but those kitties have since passed. Silly me figured we knew how to handle kittens.The female gets the brunt of it because she is so soft and fluffy. We have had them now for about 4 weeks and they have become less social. They don't even want my husband and I to pet them anymore. They will still come sit near or on us but leave if we pet. We have set some more strict ground rules for the kids in order to earn the kittens trust back. Things like, the boys can't pick up or hold the cats, if cats are in their cage (3tier kennel) area they are not bothered, no running after the cats to give them love (let them come to us). Unfortunately trying to keep two young boys calm and quiet isn't the easiest task. Its really hard for them resist trying to pet the kittens. What else can we do to earn the kittens trust back? They were so lovie before but now they act more standoffish than when they were feral.