What the children said about marriage

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?

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 (very wise for his age)


HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

(1) 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?


(1) 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 (isn't she a treasure)

(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 (Who said boys do not have brains)


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 (I could not have said it better myself)

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

(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 (Who made the rule)


IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

(1 ) I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out. - Theodore, age 8 (Too much detail for his age)

(2 ) 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?

(1 ) There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8


And the #1 Favourite is........

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

(1 ) Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10 ( The boy already understands)

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These are brilliant. Though a few appear to be missing:

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

"Married people usually look happy to talk to other people."
-- Eddie, 6

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED

"Single is better, for the simple reason that I wouldn't want to change no diapers. Of course, if I did get married, I'd just phone my mother and have her come over for some coffee and diaper-changing."
-- Kirsten, age 10

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

"You can be sure of one thing - the boys would come chasing after us just the same as they do now."
-- Roberta, age 7

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

"If you want to last with your man, you should wear a lot of sexy clothes, especially underwear that is red and maybe has a few diamonds on it."
-- Lori, age 8


More Advice from Kids:

Never trust a dog to watch your food.
-- Patrick, age 4

When your Dad is angry and asks you "Do I look stupid", don't answer him.
-- Anette, age 8

Never tell your Mom that her diet doesn't work.
-- Michael, age 7

When your Mom is angry at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
-- Tanya, age 5

Puppies still have bad breath even when you give them a tic tac.
-- Tracy, age 7

Don't hold the dustbuster next to the cat.
-- Andrew, age 4

Felt markers should not be used as lipstick.
-- Naomi, age 4

Don't pick on your sister when she's holding your baseball bat.
-- Joel, age 6

Don't get talked into eating prunes or drinking prune juice.
-- Randy, age 7

You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
-- Lauren, age 5

Don't try to baptize your cat.
-- Ellen, age 3

When you have a bad grade in school, wait until your Mom is on the phone to show it to her.
-- Kelly, age 7

If you want a kitten, start by asking for a pony.
-- Heather, age 6

Don't ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
-- Jennifer, age 5

If someone is cutting your hair, don't sneeze.
-- Robert, age 3