Are cats really better than kids?

Granted that cats don't ever argue or answer back. Is it really worth it? Do children get the runs in the bathroom, puke on the brand new living room carpet, eat so as to splatter mushed food all over the floor and surrounding walls, drool and claw your skin off when in a good mood, or knock things off the kitchen counter as they attempt to lick the dishes clean?

I leave it to you to determine.