Kids’ Thoughts On Marriage — Get Ready To Be Surprised
Kids are funny and even funnier when you ask them about marriage. After all, kids are on the frontline whether marriage goes well or is a disaster. Just think that two-thirds of kids today are living with married parents so they are in for an interesting ride if it all goes according to plan.
If it goes badly and the parents split up, they might have to go through a traumatic period. It is sad to reflect that one-out-of-two marriages is going to end in divorce.
Look at the following quotes by kids on marriage. They can be
- Funny
- Naïve
- Wise
- Ingenuous
- Perceptive
1. No returns
“Marriage is when you get to keep your girl and don’t have to give her back to her parents!” -Eric, 6
Now if that were true, there would be no divorce!
2. A few compliments never hurt anyone
“Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.” — Ricky, age 10
It’s wise to tell a few white lies now and again. We all crave praise.
3. What’s the best way to find a husband?
“My mother says to look for a man who is kind….That’s what I’ll do….I’ll find somebody who’s kinda tall and handsome. -Carolyn, 8
When will Carolyn learn that looks are not that important and discover that kindness is often the glue that keeps couples together?
4. Don’t forget the basics
“Don’t forget your wife’s name. That will mess up the love.” — Erin, age 8
This is what happens when a couple doesn’t see each other very often!
5. How does a person find the right person to marry?
“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
Looks like God hasn’t got the right formula either!
6. Tell us about your Mom and Dad’s first date
“They were at a dance party at a friend’s house. Then they went for a drive,but their car broke down…It was a good thing, because it gave them a chance to find out about their values.” -Lottie, 9
Looks like an ideal courtship. They found out they were sharing the same values and lived happily ever after.
7. Is it better to be single or married?
“It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need somebody to clean up after them!” -Anita, 9
Looks like Dad or the boys don’t do any household chores at all.
“It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I’m just a kid. I don’t need that kind of trouble.” -Will, 7
It seems that Will hasn’t seen so many happy couples.
8. How are people attracted to each other?
“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, 9
Who would have thought that kids already know all about pheromones? Looks like Mae is pretty well informed.
9. What do you think about love?
“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too.” -Greg, 8.
Absolutely, let’s keep things in perspective.
10. How can people make a marriage last a long time?
“Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash.” -Dave, 8.
Some things are so obvious.
Finally, if you really want a good laugh, watch Jimmy Kimmel interview kids on marriage and gay marriage.