Happiness is a state of mind

kids probably thought the bigger number is better

That’s right, my child. Celebrate your mediocrity. Realize from an early age that you lack the innate ability to supersede your far more gifted peers. Try and fail to impress your greatest male role model due to your lack of speed, strength, and physical prowess. Decide to exact revenge on him and all of humanity.
Become the next Syndrome.

The first place kid looks less like they're unhappy and more in a state of "bitch you loud as fuck surprised the shit outa me"

Is happiness a choice?

I know about a million cool depressed kiddos on the internet that strongly disagree.