This gem was sent to me this week. Enjoy!Children Describe Marriage
(1) 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
(2) 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
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
(1) Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. - Camille, age 10
(2) No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. - Freddie, age 6
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 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?
(1) 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
(2) 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
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
(1) I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. -Craig, age 9
(1) 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
(2) 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
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
(1) I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. -Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
(1) When they're rich. - Pam, age 7
(2) The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7
(3 ) 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
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 (bless you child)
(1) When they're rich. - Pam, age 7
(2) The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7
(3 ) 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
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 (bless you child)
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favourite is........
And the #1 Favourite is........
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10 ( The boy already understands)
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10 ( The boy already understands)
Elspeth - Oh, this is priceless! I just love it! The last one is terrific, but I also like the answer to how the world would be different if there was no marriage. You just really made my day : ).
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which is my favorite! They're all fantastic! The things children say are so funny. Of course, a lot of it is their own interpretation of what adults are saying, lol!
ReplyDeleteThese are so funny and sadly so true. If I knew now what these kids seemed to know then.
ReplyDeleteCD
Oh Freddy - you win my heart - don't worry I won't marry you! I also like that little law-abiding Curt.
ReplyDeleteJan Morrison
I love the babies! Thanks, Elspeth.
ReplyDeleteMichele
SouthernCityMysteries
I love this one:
ReplyDelete"You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8"
Totally from a kid's POV.
They are all priceless, but my favorite was the same as Carol's - yelling at the same kids.
ReplyDeleteLOL :) Ricky is going to be a handful!!
ReplyDeleteSomehow, I never get tired of these things! Thanks for the grins.
ReplyDeleteTerry
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Romance with a Twist--of Mystery
These were so funny, Elspeth. I laughed out loud at it being okay to kiss someone if they're rich. Somebody should have told me earlier.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait. My dad did tell me. His exact words, "It's just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man." I was in a rebellious stage and ignored him. At least this little kid has it right.
Patricia