Why is it that most adults believe children can't be truly in love?

Answer 1

Adults do not understand a child's mind. They are growing up in an entirely different society than they did no matter how much they say, It was the same thing when iwas younger

Answer 2

I think children understand love but perhaps not to the point that they have fallen in love ..that's why such young love is considered puppy love....your intentions may be sincere but your ability to nurture such a feeling have not matured enough to provide the necessary actions for such a emotional well being...As a child, you can not with any certainty say your thee person for me, not having ever explored your options, how could you know if they are the only one you will be interested in...you can not properly Cort this person...you have no financial means..you have limited social skills, because there have been so much that you at such an early age have not been exposed to...and there is the slightest chance you could or should consummate such an emotional feeling that can not be nurtured by further responsible actions....So to answer your question, Why is it that most adults believe children can't be truly in love? Because they are adults...they have been there and done that..and know the difference...just as you will as your maturity grows with time....good question...better first ask than act on which you do not understand.

Answer 3

I think it depends on the adult and how involved they are with (I'm assuming here) their own children.

I've seen children as young as 6 form true bonds with children of the opposite sex...almost to the point where they are inseparable in school or on play dates. Is it love, in some form...I can't say. I'm inclined to believe that it is an extension of a child's unconditional love, since most children at this age have not developed the mental capabilities for lust or infatuation.

Where teens are concerned, I think adults are skeptical mainly due to some well documented facts about teenage relationships and sexuality, as well as their own experiences at that age.

Too many teens equate sex to love, and this just is not the case. In addition, many teens are victims of infatuations (even when they're reciprical) and are unable to determine if the feelings they have are truly love...or just extensions of their physical relationship. This is rightly so, since they have little to no experience to base their feelings on.

This begs the question: How do you know if you are truly in love if you've never experienced these emotions before? What can you base it on...and how can you distinguish between love, lust and infatuation?

Adults see the world differently. It's a byproduct of our life experiences and this affords us a better understanding of love in it's many different forms. We were children once too, remember. In 20 years, you'll be on the other side of this question.

Answer 4

You said "most" adults. Most adults know about love, being in love, mature love or adolescent love. Love is an emotion and emotions develope to different levels as we grow. Also, how we handle this emotion developes to a different level as we, so called adults, mature. When you were six you might of thought you were in love, but it was a different kind of love. It was a simple, playful, innocent kind of love. At 16 the emotions have developed to a new level, therefore 'love" takes on a whole new meaning. Now there is a whole new awakening. This continues on as we advance in years. We as adults understand that you can love, but it's not within us to believe you can be "in love" due to the lack of emotionally maturity. Hey, some adults have problems with the same thing. Emotional maturity comes with age and experience. The older you get, the more you will understand.

Answer 5

What children don't seem to realize is that adults were children once too. We've went through all that you're going through now....including all the sneaking around, most have us have been there and done that. You don't grow old being a fool. In time, you'll understand what we're talking about. But in the meantime, don't be rebellious, there is a reason why parents make rules. Best of luck to you......

Answer 6

I think it is because children have not had alot of experience in it yet. I am 35 and I got married at 19, well it lasted 14 years and I thought he was the one. we are divorced now.
I realize now I should have dated more, then I would have seen what I really wanted in a relationship. You learn alot about a person after a few years, they never really are who they appear to be in the beginning. It takes time and alot of broken hearts to find True Love. Hope this was helpful : )

Answer 7

Basically because they think we as children are to young to understand the true meaning of love or think we aren't ready to experience real love. As older people look at us they see that we live by the things we see on t.v. and music videos. What most people fail to understand is that we have to figure things out on our own. Let us learn from the mistakes we seem to make at times. If they live our life for us now they will have to do it when we get older. You are never too young to experience love and don't let nobody tell you otherwise.

Answer 8

Most people do not really know what love is. Many think it is a feel good feeling. Most individuals cannot separate love from lust. It takes a really mature person to understand what love really is and in our community today, there are an awful lot of irresponsible, immature people. The behavior we see daily is indicative of immaturity. Of course, if the questioner is under 21, he/she will not like this response.

Answer 9

Because most adults don't even understand love. I have been in love as a "child" of 13,now,at (old,lol,) I know that love was more infatuation,if you don't know the meaning,look it up. RARELY does "love" at that age last. It does happen,but it IS rare,because the two people grow up,and apart most times.

Answer 10

I wonder that too. Teens on here ask if people beleive that they're in love, and adults say "No, you're too young to be in love." There's no certain age to fall in love. However, as I once heard: "At 16, it's always true love." I guess adults think that love is too serious for younger people to understand.