Monday Musings – What does love mean? - A child’s perspective

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Have you ever asked your child what love means to him? When I attempted to ask my teen son this question, he turned to leave the room, but not before asking, “Is this for your blog?” I didn’t pursue an answer from him.

When kids 4-8 years old were asked “what is love?” their answers were creative. Below are several of their responses.

·         “When my grandmother got arthritis she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands get arthritis too. That’s love.” – Rebecca age 8

·         “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” – Karl age 5

·         “Love is when you go out to eat and you give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.” – Chrissy age 6

·         “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” – Terri age 4

·         “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” – Noelle age 7

·         “Love is when mom gives daddy the best piece of chicken.” – Elaine age 7

·         “When you love somebody your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” – Karen age 7

Does this list give you a new perspective on love?