about love...
"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
Yup, it hurts, it thrills, it makes you invincible, it leaves you vulnerable...and don't we know it? Prove these youngsters wrong if you can, or if you can't beat them, join them, and throw in your own contributions!
What falling in love is like:
"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life."
John, age 9
The Requirements of 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
Of course, if you're out of luck in the 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' Dept., Christine age 9 might be able to help:
"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time."
How to get what you want:
"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores."
Del, age 6
Somehow this one seems rather telling of much of the output from the hip-hop and rap industry!
"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
Time proven!
"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
'Nuff said!
The inevitability of love:
"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