> > CONCERNING WHY LOVE HAPPENS BETWEEN TWO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
> >
> > "One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has
> > freckles too."
> >                                         Andrew, age 6
> >
> > "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."
> >                                         Mae, age 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."
> >                                         Manuel, age 8
> >
> >
> > ON 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
> >
> >
> > ON THE ROLE OF BEAUTY AND HANDSOMENESS IN LOVE
> >
> > "If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it
> > doesn't hurt to be beautiful."
> >                                         Anita C., age 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."
> >                                         Brian, age 7
> >
> > "Beauty is skin deep.  But how rich you are can last a long time."
> >                                         Christine, age 9
> >
> >
> > REFLECTIONS ON THE NATURE OF LOVE
> >
> > "Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good
> > too."
> >                                        Greg, age 8
> >
> >
> > HOW DO PEOPLE IN LOVE TYPICALLY BEHAVE?
> >
> > "Mooshy ... like puppy dogs ... except puppy dogs don't wag their tails
> > nearly as much."
> >                                         Arnold, age 10
> >
> > "All of a sudden, the people get movie fever so they can sit together in
the
> > dark."
> >                                         Sherm, age 8
> >
> >
> > CONCERNING 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
> >
> > "They are just practicing for when they might have to walk down the aisle
> > someday and do the holy matchimony thing."
> >                                         John, age 9
> >
> >
> > CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE
> >
> > "I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'Dinosaurs' is on
> > television."
> >                                         Jill, age 6
> >
> > "Love is foolish ... but I still might try it sometime."
> >                                         Floyd, age 9
> >
> > "Yesterday I kissed a girl in a private place ... We were behind a tree."
> >                                         Carey, age 7
> >
> > "Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it.  I been trying
> > to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding
> > me."
> >                                         Dave, age 8
> >
> > "I'm not rushing into being in love.  I'm finding fourth grade hard
enough."
> >                                         Regina, age 10
> >
> >
> > THE PERSONAL QUALITIES YOU NEED TO HAVE IN ORDER TO BE A GOOD LOVER
> >
> > "Sensitivity don't hurt."
> >                                         Robbie, age 8
> >
> > "One of you should know how to write a check.  Because, even if you have
tons
> > of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills."
> >                                         Ava, age 8
> >
> >
> > SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
> >
> > "Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores."
> >                                         Del, age 6
> >
> > "Yell out that you love them at the top of your lungs ... and don't worry
if
> > their parents are right there."
> >                                         Manuel, age 8
> >
> > "Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers.  You might get
attention,
> > but attention ain't the same thing as love."
> >                                         Alonzo, age 9
> >
> > "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
> >
> >
> > 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 if he's in
> > love."
> >                                         Bobby, age 9
> >
> > "Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold ...
> > Other people care more about the food."
> >                                         Bart, age 9
> >
> > "Romantic adults usually are all dressed up, so if they are just wearing
> > jeans it might mean they used to go out or they just broke up."
> >                                         Sarah, age 9
> >
> > "See if the man has lipstick on his face."
> >                                         Sandra, age 7
> >
> > "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, age 9
> >
> >
> > TITLES OF THE LOVE BALLADS YOU CAN SING TO YOUR BELOVED
> >
> > "'How Do I Love Thee When You're Always Picking Your Nose?'"
> >                                         Arnold, age 10
> >
> > "'You Are My Darling Even Though You Also Know My Sister.'"
> >                                         Larry, age 8
> >
> > "'I Love Hamburgers, I Like You!'"
> >                                         Eddie, age 6
> >
> > "'I Am in Love with You Most of the Time, but Don't Bother Me When I'm with
> > My Friends.'"
> >                                         Bob, age 9
> >
> > "'Hey, Baby, I Don't like Girls but I'm Willing to Forget You Are One!'"
> >                                         Will, age 7
> >
> > 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, age 9
> >
> > "Some lovers might be real nervous, so they are glad that they finally got
it
> > out and said it and now they can go eat."
> >                                         Dick, age 7
> >
> >
> > HOW WAS KISSING INVENTED?
> >
> > "I know one reason that kissing was created. It makes you feel warm all
over,
> > and they didn't always have electric heat or fireplaces or even stoves in
> > their houses."
> >                                         Gina, age 8
> >
> >
> > HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS
> >
> > "You can have a big rehearsal with your Barbie and Ken dolls."
> >                                         Julia, age 7
> >
> > "You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of
> > you."
> >                                         Brian, age 7
> > "It might help to watch soap operas all day."
> >                                         Carin, age 9
> >
> >
> > WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
> >
> > "When they're rich."
> >                                         Pam, age 7
> >
> > "It's never okay to kiss a boy.  They always slobber all over you ...
That's
> > why I stopped doing it."
> >                                         Tammy, age 10
> >
> > "If it's your mother, you can kiss her anytime.  But if it's a new person,
> > you have to ask permission."
> >                                         Roger, age 6
> >
> > HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE
> >
> > "Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work."
> >                                         Dick, age 7
> >
> > "Don't forget your wife's name ... That will mess up the love."
> >                                         Erin, age 8
> >
> > "Be a good kisser.  It might make your wife forget that you never take out
> > the trash."
> >                                         Dave, age 8
> >
> > "Don't say you love somebody and then change your mind ... Love isn't like
> > picking what movie you want to watch."
> >                                         Natalie, age 9