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'If people want to get married, they should': Children offer up surprisingly insightful and entertaining opinions on gay marriage during hilarious Jimmy Kimmel interviews 

By Carly Stern For Dailymail.com

Published: 13:57 EST, 30 June 2015 | Updated: 14:18 EST, 30 June 2015

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Some people who voice objections to marriage equality protest that the issue will force them to have uncomfortable conversations with their children. 

So comedian Jimmy Kimmel set out to learn how difficult these discussions will really be by approaching kids on the street to ask them about gay marriage.

From his findings, it seems that many youngsters already know more than their parents give them credit for - and most of them aren't too concerned about the impact of the Supreme Court's recently ruling. 

 

 
Kids share hilariously honest thoughts on same-sex marriage
 
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Open conversation: Jimmy Kimmel said that the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality has some parents asking how they'll explain it to their kids - so he had his team go out and quiz some kids on the subject
 
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Open conversation: Jimmy Kimmel said that the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality has some parents asking how they'll explain it to their kids - so he had his team go out and quiz some kids on the subject

'As you know, the Supreme Court decision on Friday in favor of same-sex marriage is controversial,' Jimmy said in his introduction to the clip. 'Some people just don't like it, they don't believe in it, they don't think it's right. And one of the most common arguments that you hear is "How do I explain this to my kids?"'

He continued: 'At the very least, it's a fair question. You wonder if kids are sophisticated enough to wrap their head around something like this. So we went out on the street today to ask kids what they think and what they know.'

In a series of man-on-the-street interviews, young tourists on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are questioned about marriage equality. 

Informed little lady: One girl (pictured) already knew what gay marriage was, explaining that it's between two girls or two boys
 
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Informed little lady: One girl (pictured) already knew what gay marriage was, explaining that it's between two girls or two boys

Catching up: When questioned, this little boy admitted that he knew 'nothing about that yet'
 
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Catching up: When questioned, this little boy admitted that he knew 'nothing about that yet'

First, a little girl who is missing her front teeth and wearing a flower in her hair is asked to explain what 'gay marriage' is. 

'It's when two men and two women get married,' she says while smiling somewhat nervously.

If they want to get married, they should be able to 

'So is it when four people get married?' the interviewer asks her, prompting her to reply 'no' while laughing.

The same question is asked of a of little boy in a hat who says: 'I know nothing about that yet.'

Another little girl, who is wearing a bow in her hair, seems to be more informed, offering that gay marriage is 'when a boy and a boy get married and a girl and a girl get married.'

'Do you think that's hard to understand?' she is asked.

Smiling through a mouth full of braces, the girl thinks for a second before admitting: 'For some kids.'

When she is asked if anyone should be allowed to get married, she pauses to consider the question again.

'If you're old enough,' she says, then adds that she wants to get married some day - but not until she's 30. 

Easy stuff: This little girl admitted that gay marriage might be hard for some kids to understand, though she herself was up-to-date; she also said that she wouldn't get married until she was 30
 
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Easy stuff: This little girl admitted that gay marriage might be hard for some kids to understand, though she herself was up-to-date; she also said that she wouldn't get married until she was 30

Total romantic: This boy explained that two people might choose to get married because they love each other and 'feel a connection'
 
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Total romantic: This boy explained that two people might choose to get married because they love each other and 'feel a connection'

'Why would anyone want to get married?' the interviewer asks a slightly older boy in a grey tee shirt.

'Because they love each other and they just feel a connection,' he replies. 

 

Another little boy has less romantic inclinations, declaring that two people may want to get married 'because they're pregnant' - a response that is met with laughter from the Jimmy Kimmel Live audience.

The audience also cracks up at one very literal child's answer the the question: 'When should two people get married?'

'In the afternoon,' he answers.

All the facts: When asked when two people should wed, one boy (pictured) said 'in the afternoon'
 
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All the facts: When asked when two people should wed, one boy (pictured) said 'in the afternoon'

Not for him: This child doesn't want to get married for financial reasons, explaining that his wife would then be entitled to half of his money
 
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Not for him: This child doesn't want to get married for financial reasons, explaining that his wife would then be entitled to half of his money

The last boy in the clip, who is wearing a greens sci-fi t-shirt and standing next to a man who is presumably his father, has more to say on the subject. 

He describes gay marriage as being between a boy and another boy. When he is asked what it is called when a girl marries another girl, he confidently replies: 'Lesbianism'. 

The youngster also says that anyone should be allowed to get married, because 'if they want to, they should be able to'. However, he doesn't really really want to say 'I do' himself because 'when you get married, the other person is entitled to any money the other person has.'

Cute clip: Jimmy had explained that some people wonder if kids are sophisticated enough to wrap their head around marriage equality, though his video seems to demonstrate that it's not so hard to understand
 
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Cute clip: Jimmy had explained that some people wonder if kids are sophisticated enough to wrap their head around marriage equality, though his video seems to demonstrate that it's not so hard to understand



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That's cute and all. But, do we really like using children to push a political agenda?

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'when you get married, the other person is entitled to any money the other person has.'

Completely true, because we all know what's mine is mine, and what's your's is mine... that's how marriage works.

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chillepeppa wrote:

'when you get married, the other person is entitled to any money the other person has.'

Completely true, because we all know what's mine is mine, and what's your's is mine... that's how marriage works.

Well, that's how  I understand it.  But, I know a lot of marriages that have His/Her finances and His/her bills.  Honestly, that would be very confusing and I don't know how people work that out.  What we have is what we have all in one pot. 



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That's cute and all. But, do we really like using children to push a political agenda?

 It's all about indoctrination.  Horrible.



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Well, the Left literally FLIPS out if there is a kid at ProLife rally or anything like that. Funny.

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'when you get married, the other person is entitled to any money the other person has.'

Completely true, because we all know what's mine is mine, and what's your's is mine... that's how marriage works.

Well, that's how  I understand it.  But, I know a lot of marriages that have His/Her finances and His/her bills.  Honestly, that would be very confusing and I don't know how people work that out.  What we have is what we have all in one pot. 

 It's really not.  All our money has both names on it, but we keep it separate simply because my husband is a saver and I'm a spender.  So, we have worked it out to best suit that difference.  I "spend" by buying all things needed - groceries, clothes, things for the house, gifts, etc. plus I pay for everything do do with the kids, like daycare and activities.  He pays the house and utilities.  It's not confusing or difficult.  And for big things - we just decide who has more disposable money in their account at the time.  And he sends the "extra" money off to a savings account neither of us have daily access to.  But we both have financial power of attorney for the other.  So, kind of separate - but not to keep it apart from the spouse, just to suit our habits.



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Lawyerlady wrote:
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'when you get married, the other person is entitled to any money the other person has.'

Completely true, because we all know what's mine is mine, and what's your's is mine... that's how marriage works.

Well, that's how  I understand it.  But, I know a lot of marriages that have His/Her finances and His/her bills.  Honestly, that would be very confusing and I don't know how people work that out.  What we have is what we have all in one pot. 

 It's really not.  All our money has both names on it, but we keep it separate simply because my husband is a saver and I'm a spender.  So, we have worked it out to best suit that difference.  I "spend" by buying all things needed - groceries, clothes, things for the house, gifts, etc. plus I pay for everything do do with the kids, like daycare and activities.  He pays the house and utilities.  It's not confusing or difficult.  And for big things - we just decide who has more disposable money in their account at the time.  And he sends the "extra" money off to a savings account neither of us have daily access to.  But we both have financial power of attorney for the other.  So, kind of separate - but not to keep it apart from the spouse, just to suit our habits.

We have a similar system to LL's...



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That's cute and all. But, do we really like using children to push a political agenda?

 It's all about indoctrination.  Horrible.

Kids are not born hating homosexuals; that has to be taught.

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They don't have to be taught to hate. But they also don't have to be taught that it's normal or natural, because it's not. It's just not.

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They don't have to be taught to hate. But they also don't have to be taught that it's normal or natural, because it's not. It's just not.

 



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It's all about indoctrination. Horrible.
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He wasn't preaching or teaching about gay marriage. He was asking their opinion. Obviously their own parents were ok with the line of questioning.

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Why put the idea in their minds to begin with?

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Why not? It is relevant. I'm sure it's not the first they've heard of the ruling.

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Why not? It is relevant. I'm sure it's not the first they've heard of the ruling.

 Exactly.

These kids aren't living under rocks.

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A couple years ago my son came home from pre-school and said, "did you know, that men can marry men"? I said, "yes, honey, but just because you can, doesn't mean it's right." And I say that about a lot of things they come with..."did you know that so-and-so gets to stay up until midnight," etc.

The topic hasn't come up since. Then again, both my boys say they are never getting married...ever.

True, I cannot shelter them from such things....but I certainly would not allow my children to be questioned about it.

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A couple years ago my son came home from pre-school and said, "did you know, that men can marry men"? I said, "yes, honey, but just because you can, doesn't mean it's right." And I say that about a lot of things they come with..."did you know that so-and-so gets to stay up until midnight," etc.

The topic hasn't come up since. Then again, both my boys say they are never getting married...ever.

True, I cannot shelter them from such things....but I certainly would not allow my children to be questioned about it.

 And, as a parent, that is your RIGHT.

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So...what do you think was the purpose of this guy (who was conducting the interview), and the parents who permitted it? My point, was that they are trying to indoctrinate the children into thinking it was normal and morally acceptable. And I find that horrible.

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what a hypocrite you are--yet a parent DOES NOT have the right to prevent homosexual indoctrination being shoved down children's minds in public school, in the media, on the internet ?

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Indoctrination? Really?

 

the kids already had their own ideas, probably affected by their parents' attitudes.

 



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My DDs know that everybody sins. And they also know that some people have no compunction about it and don't believe in God and that only those that accept Jesus as their savior will have their sins forgiven. For everyone else, they feel very, very sad.

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I feel sorry for your daughters....

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My DDs know that everybody sins. And they also know that some people have no compunction about it and don't believe in God and that only those that accept Jesus as their savior will have their sins forgiven. For everyone else, they feel very, very sad.

 Truth. Thank you LL for bringing up your daughters right...



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I feel sorry for your daughters....

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 Still waiting for you to answer my incest question. Two consenting adults. Is that OK???



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As far as daughters go, I got really lucky. My daughter turned out perfect and she did it on her own. I wasn't always the best example. But I was always a good person. She gets that from me.

I have to say, sometimes your approach is offputting. I'm on your side... but sometimes I cringe at the delivery.

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I feel sorry for your daughters....

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 Don't.  They are very happy. 

 

And I've felt sorry for your children for a long time. 

 

I can't believe you said that.  It's so fvcking rude.  How do you like it?



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I feel sorry for your daughters....

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 From someone who gets bent out of shape if itty bitty is mentioned by someone else this is over the top even for you. Shame on you!



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My DDs know that everybody sins. And they also know that some people have no compunction about it and don't believe in God and that only those that accept Jesus as their savior will have their sins forgiven. For everyone else, they feel very, very sad.

 Truth. Thank you LL for bringing up your daughters right...

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I've told my boys the same thing, LL. And it all goes back to, just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD.

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I wonder why the interviews only INCLUDED children with positive views on homosexuality?

Rather slanted, IMHO.

IMHO, this is BS.

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I wonder why the interviews only INCLUDED children with positive views on homosexuality?

Rather slanted, IMHO.

IMHO, this is BS.

 Another attempt to normalize it.



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LL, while I stand by my opinion, I should not have shared it.

I know how much you love your daughters & I apologize.

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Where is the indoctrination? I don't see any.

He asked some kids some questions. And he got their answers.

Care to point out how that is indoctrination?



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I wonder why the interviews only INCLUDED children with positive views on homosexuality?

Rather slanted, IMHO.

IMHO, this is BS.

 Most likely the parents of the other children would not allow them to be interviewed.



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Using children of parents with positive views on homosexuality as spokespersons, with the intention of sending this message to other children and to those interviewed that this is a happy time. And it's not.

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Using children of parents with positive views on homosexuality as spokespersons, with the intention of sending this message to other children and to those interviewed that this is a happy time. And it's not.

 Many children don't know any better about being negative.  Give them time... they'll learn.  cry



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It is a happy time for those who just won the right to marry the one they love.

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It is a happy time for those who just won the right to marry the one they love.

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So why not leave it at that, and not involve the children at all?

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So why not leave it at that, and not involve the children at all?

 He's a late night talk show host.  They often do live on the street interviews.  I'm sure it is all about ratings.



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We all raise our kids the best we know how. Different it may be, I think we would agree that we would all like to decide for our self how we do things. I doubt any of us will have our kids removed for our methods/ideas as it stands. I'm also sure if we looked, we would find a vid of kids saying what the theists amongst us are teaching their kids.

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I'm sure we would, if we looked. And that's fine. But broadcasting it on TV is the liberal medias attempt at indoctrination.

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I'm sure we would, if we looked. And that's fine. But broadcasting it on TV is the liberal medias attempt at indoctrination.

Aren't religious sermons broadcast on tv too? Some would consider that indoctrination too...

I'm struggling to see the issue in terms of it being on tv at all if one considers everything showing on the multitude of channels available...



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Lexxy wrote:
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So why not leave it at that, and not involve the children at all?

 He's a late night talk show host.  They often do live on the street interviews.  I'm sure it is all about ratings.

 No...it's another Liberal plot...

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