Some Innocence


A realist is more correct about things in life than an optimist.
But the optimist seems to have more friends and much more fun.
--Megan, age 14

Never give up because life gets harder as you get older. After preschool the road of life keeps getting bumpier and bumpier and bumpier.
--Angela Martin, age 11

Never blow in a cat's ear because if you do, usually after three or four times, they will bite your lips! And they don't let go for at least a minute.
--Lisa Coburn, age 9

Don't think life is easy, because when you get older it is hard work. I used to think life was easy, now I have to do the dishes every other day.
--Nick Coleman, age 9

Take risks. I mean, if you like this person and you don't know if they like you, ask them out and see what happens. I liked this girl and I asked her out. She said no and she hates me now, but I took that risk.
--Bruce Wagner, age 13

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, age 8

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 usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. (Mike, 10)

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. (Harlan, 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)

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)

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)

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, 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 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)

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)

 

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