What Is Love? Insightful & Hilarious Definitions of Love From Kids of All Ages by Ann Marie G. Halstead

I often find that kids are more perceptive than we give them credit for. And we know that they’re always honest and frequently hilarious. So I decided to interview children ages 2 to 17 to find out their definitions of love. I hope you love them as much as I do!

• "Love is Momma." – Jenna, 2
• “Love is ... I don't know what it is, but I love you.” – Owen, 3
• “Love is poopy.” – Cooper, 3
• “Love is in the air.” – Sage, 4
• “Love is beautiful.” – Jocehiry, 4
• “Love is God.” – Lanie, 4
• “Love is hugs and kisses.” – Marshall, 5
• “Love is something you give to people. You hug them and love them.” – Dylan, 5
• “Love is loving yourself.” – Deven, 6
• “Love is like magical unicorns.” – Emerson, 6
• “Love is when you like someone really much.” – Rae, 6
• “Love is something crushing in your heart.” – Nicky, 6
• “Love is if someone doesn't have a toy to play with, you share yours.” – Owen, 7
• “Love is true.” – Grant, 7
• “Love is better than hate.” – Sarah, 7
• “Love is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Trevor, 8
• “Love is amazing and terrible.” – Margaret, 8
• “Love is giving me snuggles and feeding me.” – Ryan, 8
• “Love is seeing the good in someone and then liking them because of that.” – Julia, 8
• “Love is when your insides turn to butterflies.” – Parker, 8
• “Love is trust and caring for family and friends. Also passion, but that's grown-up love.” – Charlotte, 8
• “Love is annoying.” – Cambree, 9
• “Love is when you’re emotionally attached to a person or thing.” – Andrew, 9
• “Love is a happy feeling that makes you feel good about yourself.” – Mark, 10
• “Love is when someone is there for you and helps you.” – Aiden, 10
• “Love is the most powerful thing in the world.” – Charlotte, 10
• “Love is special because it’s created from God.” – Ryan, 10
• “Love is action.” – Lilly, 11
• “Love is gross.” – Cate, 11
• “Love is like getting your first like on Instagram.” – Trey, 11
• “Love is peace.” – Maddie, 12
• “Love is very important in society, and we could use more of it.“ – David, 12
• “Love is awesome.” – Branden, 13
• “Love is family." – Ava, 13
• “Love is a board game. Because you can win and lose sometimes. Or you might have to start all over. And sometimes it can be as boring as Monopoly.” – Hannah, 14
• “Love is whack.” – Andrew, 15
• “Love is weird, maybe? It's not like I've fallen in love yet.” – Bishop, 15
• “Love is patient.” – Kristyn, 16
• “Love is commitment.” – Lindsey, 16
• “Love is Folgers in your cup.” – Sean, 17

Which definition do you love the most? Ask your kids what they think love is and comment below with their responses. We’d love to hear their definitions, too!

Thanks to the 30Seconds tribe members who contributed to this lovely post: Heather Murphy-Fritz, Tiffany Zook, Kim Johnson, Morgan Hawthorne, Rachael Daniels, Kristan Wager, Cindy Hlywa, Katie Fulton, Holly Salter Budde, Ashlee Smith, Heather Webb Coolbaugh, Lisa Hix, Katherine Fraiser Oros, Lauren Weitzel, Mary Kleberg, Melissa Murtagh, Kim Hilts Robbins and Amy Gildemeister.

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