Kids' Thoughts on Love and Romance

What Is The Proper Age To Get Married?

"Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me a wife!"-- Tom, age 5

What Do Most People Do On A Date?

"On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usuallygets them interested enough to go for a second date." -- Mike, age 10

When Is It Okay To Kiss Someone?

"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, age 9

The Great Debate: Is It Better To Be Single Or Married?

"It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I'm just a kid. I don't need that kind of trouble." -- Kenny, age 7

Concerning Why Love Happens Between Two Particular People

"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, age 8

On What Falling In Love Is Like

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

On The Role Of Good Looks In Love

"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, age 7

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, age 8

Confidential Opinions About Love

"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. Ihave been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me." -- Bobby, age 8

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, age 8

A Surefire Way To Make A Person Fall In Love With You

"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores."-- Del, age 6

How Can You Tell If Two Adults Eating Dinner At A Restaurant Are In Love?

"Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold. Other people care more about the food." -- Brad, 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, age 9

How Do People In Love Typically Behave?

"All of a sudden, the people get movie fever so they can sit together in the dark." -- Sherm, age 8

How A Person Learns To Kiss

"You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you." -- Doug, age 7

How Was Kissing Invented?

"I know one reason that kissing was created. It makes you feel warm all over, and they didn't always have electric heat or fireplaces or even stoves in their houses." -- Gina, age 8

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, age 10

How To Make Love Endure