NP Rank:
Kids' Ideas about Kissing
What do kids think about kissing?
When a person gets kissed for the first time, they fall down, and they don't get up for at least an hour.
- Wendy, age 8
You should never kiss a girl unless you have enough bucks to buy her a big ring and her own VCR, 'cause she'll want to have videos of the wedding.
- Jim, age 10
Never kiss in front of other people. It's a big embarrassing thing if anybody sees you. But if nobody sees you, I might be willing to try it with a handsome boy, but just for a few hours.
- Kally, age 9
I know one reason kissing was created. It makes you feel warm all over, and they didn't always have electric heat or fireplaces or even stoves in their houses.
- Gina, age 8
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- Curt, age 7
The rules goes like this: if you kiss someone, then you should marry her and have kids with her. It's the right thing to do.
- Howard, age 8
(on seeing a couple kissing) "He is trying to steal her chewing gum!
- Boy, age 6
How a person learns to kiss?
You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you.
- Doug, age 7
It might help to watch soap operas all day.
- Carin, age 9
You can have a big rehearsal with your Barbie and Ken dolls.
- Julia, age 7
When is it okay to kiss someone?
It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all over you... That's why I stopped doing it.
- Jean, age 10
When they're rich.
- Pam, age 7
If it's your mother, you can kiss her anytime. But if it's a new person, you have to ask permission.
- Roger, age 6
Men always complain about not being able to understand women. Here is a funny guide to help them out.
Crowd Power
-
Emily Delphi
California, U.S. Virgin Islands



Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (1)
at 22:52 on October 7th, 2008
Emily Delphi, I think your story has potential but needs some improvement. I've got a few suggestions, and if you give them a try, I'd be happy to remove this flag.
I wasnt sure what was newsworthy in this story. News should always be about posting current stuff - new things you've discovered.
Please review What Makes News News. It can really help if you follow the old "W5" news formula -- making sure you have answered the questions: Who? What? Where? When? And Why? (You might want to check out our J-Tips for more help.)