Taking Advice From a 9-Year-Old

I was entertained last night cruising the web when I came across this article in the New York Post. With all the experts in my field, I never would have thought we would be taking advice from a 9-year-old. Alec Greven is a fourth grader who apparently has done some research on the playground. His new book How to Talk to Girls is now available nationwide.

Alec gives us advise on dating that tends to follow my own train of thought, KIS...keep it simple.

* Comb your hair and don't wear sweats.

* If you say hi and a girl says hi back, you're probably off to a good start.

* Control your hyperness and cut down on sugar if necessary.

* A crush is like a love disease that can drive you mad.

* Make sure you have good friends who don't try to take the girl you like.

* Class clowns never make a good partner.

Alec advises that pretty girls should be off limits: "The best choice for most boys is a regular girl. Remember, some are pretty cold-hearted when it comes to boys. Don't let them get to you."

In Chapter Three he writes: "It is easy to spot pretty girls because they have big earrings, fancy dresses and all the jewelry." Poor Alec really has no idea what he is in for come high school.

I wish Alec all the best when it actually comes time for him to start dating.

Good luck out there Alec!