Jesus rebuked the disciples for trying to prevent children from coming to him.

Matthew 19:13-15

13 Then some children were brought {some people brought their children} to Jesus in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray for them. But we disciples scolded the people for bringing their children to Jesus because we thought that Jesus did not want to take the time to be with children. 14 But when Jesus saw us scolding them, he said to us, “Let the children come to me! Do not stop them! It is people who are humble and trusting like they are, who can experience God’s rule in their lives.” 15 Jesus then laid his hands on the children and asked God to bless them. Then he left there.