Gah! Horrible episode!
However, I love Clark seeing himself in the kids and wanting the choice that they have. At least, I could see him wanting the choice when he was a child with developing powers. As an adult and as Superman, me would never make the choice to be normal (even with his love of Lois as a motivating factor). But I really can see that he would feel like a kindred spirit and that's why he wanted so much to help them.
Nice work!