A child (plural: children) is a human between the stages of birth and puberty. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority. "Child" may also describe a relationship with a parent or authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in "a child of nature" or "a child of the Sixties."

Legal definitions

Population aged under 15 years in 2005

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines a child as "every human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier." Biologically, a child is anyone in the developmental stage of childhood, between infancy and adulthood.

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for a few weeks each Workshops for building instruments take several weeks of the school year The children can follow and take part in building koras and drums right from the beginning The economics of the school are difficult Government authorities in Gambia have not shown any desire to sponsor it The only income right now is from Alagi M Bye s concerts and a number of

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A.O. Scott in his New York Times review asks, Is it is a movie for . children. ? This inevitable question depends on the assumption that . children. have uniform tastes and expectations. How can that be? I think his point is that . children. ...

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Un film shows ". CHILDREN. of the future facing an apocalypse". From AFP: Opening ceremonies began with a short film featuring . children. of the future facing an apocalypse of tempests and desert landscapes if world leaders failed to act ...

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Fri Dec 11 16:15:07 2009

Does christian children fund try to convert the children and their families?
Q. I have been thinking of sponsering a child for a while. I am wondering if Christian Children's fund tries to covert. If so, what other sponsership programs are there that DO NOt try to convert, and are trustworthy and safe to donate through?
Asked by kiss_kiss_xox - Sun Oct 14 21:51:41 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have been a sponsor with CCF for 20 years and they DO NOT try and convert. Those who said that they do simply do not know what they are talking about. I would not give CCF money if they were evangelizing. CCF was originally formed by Christian missionaries in 1938 and that is where the name originates. However, they are now a private nonsectarian organization. Christian Children's Fund provides help to children regardless of race, religion, or gender. They respect the cultural heritage, personal pride and dignity of the families that they assist. Another great organization that allows you to sponsors kids is Save the Children, which works both in the U.S. and internationally -
Answered by Theresa - Mon Oct 15 09:26:04 2007

How important is immunization in children?
Q. I`m moving from country to country because my hubby is a businessman, so I have difficulty of tracking my children immunization schedule, besides the services in some country I am in is terrible. They have so many children coming in and out the immunization department. They didn`t even use swab before injection. And sometimes nurses come to your door to give polio to your child. They didn`t ask whether your child had taken or not. Sometimes my children have polio twice in a month. Once at school and one at home. I heard that immunization is not necessary now. It is parents` choice. Should I just refuse to get immunization for my children? or what the most important one my child should have?
Asked by Aysha - Tue Jul 18 10:17:43 2006 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. It is one of the most important thing you can do for your child. All children need to be immunized. Breastmilk can protect babies only until 6 months. After that you need the shots. Do not believe all those nutjobs that say immunizations are no longer necessary. All we need is enough of those to bring even smallpox back! If you dont immunize your child could get sick and die from an illness that could be so easily preventable. Just imagine how you would feel then? Its not worth the risk. Dont worry about them getting a couple more shots than usual. Especially it doesnt matter with the oral polio thats why they dont ask. It wont hurt, provided the child hasnt had any allergic reactions previously. What is your country of residence? if… [cont.]
Answered by Moonling - Tue Jul 18 23:47:44 2006

Did children have to work on farms during the time of the industrial revolution?
Q. I know children had to work in the factories, but did they have to work on farms? I don't think so, right?
Asked by LeVeL 6-eR =D - Thu Apr 19 20:36:34 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As long as there was farming, children were working on them. The industrial revolution caused greater numbers of children to work in factories, but they also worked in shops and on the farms. People would have large families just to supply the labor force for their farms.
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Mon Dec 7 03:42:17 2009

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  • Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea...Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
  • You can't raise a child in a vacuum. All that carpet dust will clog up the kid's lungs.