What breed of cat is good around children

We have what we call Puspins (short for 'pusang pinoy' or Filipino cat) in our country but I've been wondering if being a certain breed had anything to do with its behavior. We've been considering getting a cat to help scare away rats and mice and for that, I suppose we'd need an aggressive cat. At the same time, I want a cat that we can get along with, especially one that's good around kids. I really want my son to enjoy having a pet here at home because it's a good opportunity to teach him how to be a responsible pet owner. What breed would you recommend that would be a good friendly house cat?