Kids These Days

I probably woudn't take advice from this kid,
but that's just me.

Maybe it's because I babysat the most adorable little girl yesterday, or maybe it's because I'm PMSing and not feeling like a cold-hearted monster, but kids are pretty awesome, right?

I mean, except when they're throwing tantrums in public areas. Or touching you and screaming Spanish in your ear for the duration of a five-hour bus trip to D.C.

But sometimes they provide entertainment. Like the ones quoted on this email my mom sent me. Forwarded joke emails, much like children, have a time and a place. For instance, Monday morning at work when I haven't quite committed to getting things done yet.

Here are a few of my favorite answers:

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
"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

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
"On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date." [True!]
- Martin, age 10
 
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
"When they're rich." [True!]
- Pam, age 7
 
"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." [False!]
- Howard, age 8
 
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them."
- Anita, age 9
 
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
"Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck." [Soooo true]
- Ricky, age 10