07/17/99

Tips on love. All questions were answered by kids age 5-10.

WHAT IS THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED?

"Eighty four, because at that age, you don't have to work
anymore, and you can spend all your time loving each
other in your bedroom." (Judy, 8)

"Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me
a wife." (Tom, 5)

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

"On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that
usually gets them interested enough to go for a second
date." (Mike, 9)

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

"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 other 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)

THE GREAT DEBATE: IS IT BETTER TO BE
SINGLE OR MARRIED?

"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)

CONCERNING WHY LOVE HAPPENS BETWEEN
TWO PARTICULAR PEOPLE:

"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)

ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE:

"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life."
(Roger, 9)

"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I
don't want to do it. It takes too long." (Leo, 7)

ON THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE:

"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 like 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)

CONCERNING WHY LOVERS OFTEN HOLD
HANDS:

"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off
because they paid good money for them." (Dave, 8)

CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE:

"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when
'The Simpsons' is on television." (Anita, 6)

"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)

"I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth
grade hard enough." (Regina, 10)

THE PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY TO BE
A GOOD LOVER:

"One of you should know how to write a check. Because
even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a
lot of bills." (Ava, 8)

SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON
FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU:

"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)

"One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's
something she likes to eat. French fries usually work for
me." (Bart, 9)

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING
DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ARE IN LOVE?

"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)

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be
yelling at the same kids. (Derrick, age 8)


WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN
THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU"

"The person is thinking, Yeah, I really do love him. But I
hope he showers at least once a day." (michelle,9)

HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS:

"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)

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

"It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all
over you...that's why I stopped doing it." (Jean, 10)

HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE:

"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)