A child is a human being who is not yet an adult.
The age at which someone becomes an adult is typically defined by law, but it can also vary depending on cultural and social norms.
Children are typically dependent on their parents or other adults for care and support.
They are also still developing physically and mentally, and they are learning about the world around them.
The process of growing up and becoming an adult is called maturation.
The children were laughing and playing.
Noun:
Singular: child.
Plural: children.
Adjective:
Childish: relating to or characteristic of a child.
Verb:
Childbirth: the process of giving birth to a child.
Childlike: innocent or naive in a way that is charming.
The word “child” comes from the Old English word “cild”, which means “young human being”. The word “cild” is related to the Old Norse word “kíldr” and the German word “Kind”.
What are some of the characteristics of a child?
Question:
Define the term "child" in the context of human development.
Answer:
In the context of human development, a "child" refers to a young human being who is typically between infancy and adolescence, undergoing physical, cognitive, and emotional growth and development.
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