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 are 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
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, 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
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
When a person gets kissed for the first time they fall down and they don't get up for at least an hour. Wendy, age 8
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 practicing for when they might have to walk down the aisle someday and do that 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
Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I've 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 you own a whole bunch of candy stores. Del, age 6
Shake your hips and hope for the best. Camille, age 9
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