What does love mean to a 4 year old?
Rebecca (age 8): “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.”
Billy (age 4): “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.”
Karl (age 5): “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.”
Chrissy (age 6): “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.”
Danny (age 7): “Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.”
Terri (age 4): “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”
Bobby (age 7): “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.”? (Wow!)
Tommy (age 6): “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.”
Noelle (age 7): “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.”
Elaine (age 5): “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”
Karen (age 7): “When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.”
Mary Ann (age 4): “Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.”
Clare (age 6): “My mommy loves me more than anybody You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”
Nikka (age 6): "If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
Mark (age 6): “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross.”
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