actually the age factor comes into question coz of the maturity levels.i don't mind being friends with a 20 year old who talks like a 30 year old.but it's next to impossible finding someone like that....exceptions do exist i know.but when there are so many like minded people who are my equals in all respects (read intellectually and socially),why would i want to "befriend" children?i don't believe in growing down to match their level.i believe in growing up and matching upto the level of someone i respect :-)

Going to church no more makes you a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car. ~ Garrison Keillor