Child facts for kids
A child (the plural form is children) is a person who has not yet become an adult. This usually means someone who has not reached puberty or is still growing up. Sometimes, even a baby before it is born is called a child. Also, a person can be called their parent's child, no matter how old they are. Other words for 'child' include kid, toddler, youngster, boy, or girl.
In many countries, children go to school to learn and grow. Very young children might go to nursery school or kindergarten. Playing with toys and using their imaginations are very important for a child's growth. However, in some developing countries, children might work in factories or fields to help their families.
When adults get married and one or both already have children from a previous relationship, those children are called step children. If both adults have children, their children become step brothers or step sisters to each other. A child who loses both parents is called an orphan. Orphans often live in orphanages, but sometimes they are lucky enough to be adopted by new families.
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Growing Up and Learning
Children go through many stages as they grow. From being a tiny baby, they learn to crawl, walk, and talk. As they get older, they learn to read, write, and solve problems in school. This learning happens both in the classroom and through everyday experiences.
The Importance of Play
Playing is a huge part of being a child. It's not just for fun! When children play, they learn important skills. They learn how to share, how to solve problems, and how to use their imagination. Playing with friends helps them understand social rules and how to get along with others. It also helps them develop their bodies and minds.
Children Around the World
Life for children can be very different depending on where they live. In some places, children have access to many schools and resources. In others, they might face challenges like poverty or lack of education. Many organizations work to help children everywhere have a safe and healthy childhood.
Family Connections
Family is a very important part of a child's life. A child's parents or guardians are usually the main people who care for them. They teach them, protect them, and help them grow.
Brothers and Sisters
Having siblings (brothers or sisters) can be a special experience. Siblings often play together, learn from each other, and sometimes even argue! They share a unique bond that can last a lifetime.
Images for kids
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A child playing in Warri, Nigeria
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Children playing ball games, Roman artwork, 2nd century AD
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Children playing the violin in a group recital, Ithaca, New York, 2011
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Children in Madagascar, 2011
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Child playing piano, 1984
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Playing Children, by Song Dynasty Chinese artist Su Hanchen, c. 1150 AD.
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The Age of Innocence c. 1785/8. Reynolds emphasized the natural grace of children in his paintings
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Armenian scouts in 1918
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Children play in the fountain in a summer evening, Davis, California.
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Harari girls in Ethiopia.
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Dancing at Mother of Peace AIDs orphanage, Zimbabwe
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Ralph Hedley, The Tournament, 1898. It depicts poorer boys playing outdoors in a rural part of the Northeast of England
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Children in front of a movie theatre, Toronto, 1920s.
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See also
In Spanish: Infancia para niños
