A group of people asked this question to a group of 4-to-8-year-old children .“ What does love mean ? ” The answers were surprising . The children would answer like they did below . “ When my grandmother hurt her knees ( 膝盖 ), she couldn’t bent ( 弯腰 ) over and paint her toenails ( 脚指甲 ) any more . So my grandfather does it for her all the time , even when his hands hurt , too . That’s love .” Rebecca — age 8 “ Love is when someone hurts you , and you get so mad but you don’t shout at him/her because you know it would hurt his/her feelings .” Samantha — age 6 “ Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired .” Terri — age 4 “ I let my big sister pick on ( 捉弄 ) me because my mom says she only picks on me because she loves me . So I pick on my baby sister because I love her .” Bethany — age 4 “ I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes .” Lauren — age 4 “ Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken .” Elaine — age 5 “ My mommy loves me more than anybody . You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night .” Clear — age 5 “ You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it . But if you mean it , you should say it a lot . People forget .” Jessica — age 8