Kids Say Funny Things

Kids thoughts on love, dating and marriage.

How do you decide who to marry?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. | Alan, age 10.

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. | Kristen, age 10.

You flip a nickel, and heads means you stay with him and tails means you try the next one. | Kally, age 9.

My mother says to look for a man who is kind. That's what I'll do, I'll find somebody who's kinda tall and handsome. | Carolyn, age 8.

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 do you think your mom and dad have in common?

Both don't want any more kids. | Lori, age 8.

What do most people do on a date?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. | Lynnette, age 8.

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. | Martin, age 10.

When is it okay to kiss someone?

When they're rich. | Pam, age 7.

How a person learns to kiss?

It might help to watch soap operas all day. | Carin, age 9.

Is it better to be single or married?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. | Anita, age 9.

How would the world be different if people didn't get married?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain. | Kelvin, age 8.

How would you make a marriage work?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck hit her. | Ricky, age 10.

Why love happens between two 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. | Manuel, age 8.

What falling in love is like?

Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life. | John, age 9.

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

How to make a person fall in love with you?

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

One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's something she likes to eat. French fries usually works for me. | Bart, age 9.

Is love important?

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. | Greg, age 8.

I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when "Dinosaurs" is on television. | Jill, age 6.

I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard enough. | Regina, age 10.

Why lovers often hold hands?

They want to make sure their rings don't fall off because they paid good money for them. | Gavin, age 8.