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cheaper optics = not as good images. the kit lenses are built to a price.
18-55 is pretty standard for kit lenses and is reasonably versatile, unless you want a big zoom.
still much better than on a compact camera, but you will want to upgrade a kit lens pretty quickly (and also get some extra lenses depending on what sort of photography you want to do).
depends on your initial budget and cash flow, too. if you won't be able to afford a better lens immediately, the kit lenses are fine. if you can afford a better one, buy the body only and get the better lens.