Daughter Dearest, a music teacher in the school system, related a story from the music teacher at the 7yo's school.

For music class, they put the special needs students in with the general students. The first graders were being unruly, and the teacher cracked down.

7yo: "Are you not happy?"

Teacher: "Not right now, but thanks for noticing."

After class, he went up, hugged her, and said, "Feel better."