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Tips on love… from kids aged 5-10

Q: “What is the proper age to get married?”
A: “Eighty-four, because at that age you don’t have to work anymore and you can spend all your time loving each other.”  Judy, 8
“Once I’m done with kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife!”  Tom, 5

Q: “What do most people do on a date?”
A: “On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.” Mike, 10

Q: “When is it okay to kiss someone?”
A: “You should never kiss a girl, unless you have enough bucks to buy her a big ring and her own VCR ’cause she’ll want to have videos of the wedding.”  Jim, 10
“Never kiss in front of people. It’s a big embarrassing thing if anybody sees you. But if nobody sees you, I might be willing to try it with a handsome boy, but just for a few hours.” Kally, 9

Q: “Is is it better to be single or married?”
A: “It’s better for girls to be single, but not for boys. Boys need somebody to clean up after them!” Lynette, 9
“It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I’m just a kid. I don’t need that kind of trouble!” Kenny, 7

Q: Concerning why love happens between two particular people…
A: “No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell. That’s why perfume and deodorant are so popular.”  Jan, 9
“I think you’re supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn’t supposed to be so painful.” Harlen, 8

Q: On what falling in love is like…
A: “Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life!” Roger, 9
“If falling in love is anything like learning to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” Leo, 7

Q: On the role of good looks in love…
A: “If you want to be loved by somebody who isn’t already in your family, it doesn’t hurt to be beautiful.” Jeanne, 8
“It isn’t always just how you look. Look at me. I’m handsome as anything and I haven’t got anybody to marry me yet!” Gary, 7
“Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time.” Christine, 9

Q: Concerning why lovers often hold hands…
A: “They want to make sure their rings don’t fall off because they paid good money for them!” Dave, 8

Q: Confidential opinions on love…
A: “Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I have been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me!” Bobby, 8

Q: The personal qualities necessary to be a good lover…
A: “One of you should know how to write a cheque. Because, even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills.” Ava, 8

Q: Some surefire ways to make a person fall in love with you…
A: “Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores!” Del, 6
“Don’t do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain’t the same thing as love!” Alonzo, 9

Q: “How can you tell if two adults eating dinner at a restaurant are in love?”
A: “Just see if the man picks up the check. That’s how you can tell if he’s in love.” John, 9
“Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold. Other people care more about the food.” Brad, 8
“It’s love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire. They like to order those because it’s just like how their hearts are on fire.” Christine, 9

Q: “What are most people thinking when they say ‘I love you’?”
A: “The person is thinking : ‘Yeah, I really do love him. But I hope he showers at least once a day.’” Michelle, 9

Q: “How does a person learn how to kiss?”
A: “You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you.” Doug, 7
“It might help to watch soap operas all day.” Carin, 9

Q: “How do you make your love last forever?”
A: “Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work.” Tom, 7
“Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash.” Randy, 8

Take it from them!