Wait, that’s a bad thing?  
hugs her neck

Hi mom! :D

This is probaby true, especially with subjects such as Pinkie pie.
 

That looks on your face… did Twilight leave the library in chaos after a research rush again?

That just means you’re closer to them and not some impersonal ruler.

Yeah, just like one of those mothers who lives vicariously through their kids.  
cough Twilight cough

Not to Spike, of course.

Well, you do have that motherly figure and charm to your many centuries of experience. Not to mention your moments with your former student.

So you’re essentially leading a bunch of kids?