What does 'love' mean?
"A warm good feeling."
-- Judea Farris, 8
"That you love someone so much that you would never cheat on them."
-- DaQaun Allen, 8
"It means that you really really like someone. You care about him or her."
-- Cierra Kirchmeier, 7
"Love means when you like somebody deep down in your heart."
-- Ariel Washington, 7
"It means love, trust, care, honesty and that you will always be there for them."
-- Darianne Campbell, 7
"Love means they kiss each other, and romance."
-- Jurnee Harris, 7
"You can believe in them. You care about them. You love them very, very much."
-- Amy Kunkel, 8
What do you like about Valentine's Day?
"We eat a turkey as a family. And you share your love with each other, too."
-- Jacob Mills, 8
"You get to share love and have candy."
-- Kianna Henry, 8
"I like how people spread love."
-- Eely Wooten, 8
"I like to go to the mall. That's what I do on Valentine's Day, because it seems like a perfect day to go to the mall."
-- Sydney Bailey, 5
"You can give your mom flowers."
-- Tatyana Dieatrick, 6
"I like love and caring and sharing."
-- Callie Ludwa, 7
What is the best kind of Valentine's Day gift?
"I'll say a kiss. And if that does not work out, a hug."
-- Kori Ware, 8
"XOXOXOXOXOXO."
-- Alex Hannah, 7
"Cards and candy. Lots of candy."
-- Eunique Negron, 6
"At least one mushy, gushy valentine."
-- Raven Tanner, 8
"A dog."
-- Matthew Browning, 7
"Candy, jewelry, money, Care Bear, and a kiss from your mom."
-- May-Marie Pylee, 7
"A box of puppies."
-- Taylor Miller, 7
Why do people kiss?
"That means they are married."
-- Tina Trung, 6
"I give my mom and dad kisses."
-- Jordan DeMoura, 7
"People kiss because they love each other."
-- Emily Rose Jones, 7
"When my dad goes to work, I run really fast to go give him a kiss. It means I love him and I will miss him."
-- Liliana Medina, 5
"They kiss because it is Valentine's Day and it's romantic."
-- Taylor, 7
"Ewwwwwwwwww!" (LOL)
-- Jenny Stebral's kindergartners, in unison, at Black Elementary
Do you plan to get married someday?
"Yes! Because I'll be lonely. And who would I kiss when I go to work?"
-- Noah Childs, 8
"I do plan on getting married someday because I want to know how it feels."
-- Julia Elder, 8
"I don't, because I am nervous."
-- Payten Ricks, 7
"No, because when you get married you have to kiss in public."
-- Abby Casey, 5
"Yes! Because if you are sad you will have someone to hug."
-- DaQaun Allen, 8
"No! I don't ever want to. And I won't!"
-- Zane Martinez, 7
"Yes, because boys are cute and helpful."
-- Shakayn Walker, 8
"No way! Because I like to be by myself, and I like my own room."
-- Dejuanique Edmondson, 7
"Yes, because you get married and have a kiss. And you get presents. And a cake."
-- Ashlyn Kay, 6
"Yes, because I like boys. Some boys are cute. Boys really think I am hot."
-- Taylor Jennings, 7
What's the best way to impress a girl or boy?
"The best way to impress a boy is, be yourself."
-- Jeanaya Burns, 8
"The best way to impress a boy is to do stuff in front of them."
-- Ariel Washington, 7
"The best way to impress a girl is be nice and act good and help them if they need help."
-- Arianna Azri, 8
"You say 'Hi' very slowly."
-- Sierra Banks, 7
"Help her, buy her what she needs, and help her hold stuff that is heavy."
-- Naseem Eissa, 7
((excerpts taken from the article"What love looks like through children's eyes"))
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/liv...y/13814835.htm
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