Laughing at all the momtogs popping up A kit lens will be fine, they are still quality glass, no they aren't the absolute top of the line but you aren't planning on pulling income from this camera and the clarity you'll get from a kit will still blow any P&s out of the water. Start with a kit, get to know your camera, then buy addition lenses based on need.
Exactly. I was able to get my kit lens for cheap (like $10), and it's been great as a learning tool. Plus it helps me narrow down what I do what to spend more money on in the future.
When we were looking to purchase our first DSLR someone told me to go to the store and hold the lowest model Canon and the lowest model Nikon in my hand to see which feels better. Nikon worked better for me (we bought the D40, I think the lowest model is now the D3100).
This is the advice I always give. If you're spending money on a camera make sure you like the way it feels in terms of weight, design, where the buttons are etc. Canon and Nikon are the 2 big ones but also look at other brands. Once you hold the camera feel free to shop around on-line for the best deal but do not buy a camera without holding it first.