Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Wisdom Of Youth On Relationships


How is it that kids are so much more aware of the human nature than those of us who raise them? Maybe we should stop and listen to them sometimes.

These are questions asked to some very astute young people. Their answers are amazing.

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM 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

2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10

3. 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

4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8

5. 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


6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
-When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7

-The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
-- Curt, age 7

-The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
-- Howard, age 8

7. 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

8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8

9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

9 comments:

Burfica said...

That's me, the dump truck. lmaooooooooooo

Anonymous said...

Pam on #6 hit it right on the head! He is a smart cookie!!!

Weezer said...

Hmmm. My post for tomorrow is about children's perceptions vs adult perception. Nothing is as pure as the mind of a YOUNG child. You having a good day? It's hot over in this part of the state.

ScoMan said...

"You have to guess by if they're yelling at the same kids" HAHAAH

Alexandra said...

I enjoyed today's post, and yesterday's! You do so much to keep us happy out here...thank you!

Ed said...

You gotta love the shit kids say.

Ducky said...

Just tell each other lies to get them interested in a second date....oh how I wish that wasn't true.

These were great and generated a much needed smile tonight! Thanks Coffey!

middle child said...

Burfica - Damn! I was gonna say that at least my man got #9 right!

Lickety Splitter said...

7. 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

Where can I get a sex change and a wife? I need someone to clean up after me!