A child (plural: children) is a human being 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."

Definitions

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines a child as "every human being below the age of 16 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.

Attitudes toward children

Social attitudes toward children differ around the world in various cultures. These attitudes have changed over time and in different historical periods. A 1988 study on European attitudes toward the centrality of children found Italy was more child-centric and the Netherlands less child-centric, with other countries (Austria, Great Britain, Ireland, and West Germany) falling in between.

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My spouse owes child support back pay. well that effect us if we file together and our EIC for our children?
Q. I have 2 children from a different relationship. he has one son, who he has custody of, and one daughter together. so the total of 4. we are planning on filing together, but i just hate my children's money will go to someone else. I have 2 children from a different relationship. he has one son, who he has custody of, and one daughter together. so the total of 4. we are planning on filing together, but i just hate my children's money will go to someone else. Just so you know we both work.
Asked by brownie87045 - Tue Oct 21 22:54:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The IRS will allocate your part of the refund at your request. Any part of your spouse's refund will be used to pay child support he owes. To request that the refunds be allocated, attach Form 8379 to your tax return. In order to receive EIC you must file a joint return. EIC is based on two children, so you could argue that his children's EIC is going to pay his other children's child support. In any case he owes it, so he may as well use the refund to pay.
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The children are going to participate in a pretend crucifixion during my Sunday School lesson?
Q. Hi y'all, I am a Sunday School teacher for a bunch of adorable children between the ages of 5-8 at the Faith Interstate Southern Baptist Church. This Sunday, we're are going to have a lesson about our Savior's crucifixion, and I've always been big on lesson activities, so I thought we would have the children participate in a pretend crucifixion. Today, I went to Home Depot and bought a few 2x4 planks for the cross. During the lesson, one of the children will be chosen to be crucified and will be attached to the cross with rubber bands or duct tape (I haven't decided yet), and the rest of the children will be the mocking crowds. I thought this would be a great way for the children to get a perspective on our Savior's crucifixion. Does… [cont.]
Asked by LaDeen - Tue Oct 10 15:31:57 2006 - - 27 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think it's great that you are using visual affects for your kids. You could have crackers and grape juice like the last supper with the twelve deciples. You can have a student help Jesus carry the cross and another offer him water. You may want to have a group of kids who are the believers weeping or being sad also. Have the other two men on the crosses one who mocks Jesus and the other who acknowledges Him. I taught Sunday School for years when my children were young. Have lots of fun. Thanks for serving God in this manner...
Answered by easinclair - Tue Oct 10 15:42:27 2006

What's wrong with allowing your children to choose a false religion that will take them to hell?
Q. Well,I hear some ignorant people say to let their children grow up and choose their own religion. This kind of statement shows how little one cares about their children's soul.What if your child believes a lie and is dammed.Do you care?
Asked by Grayghost - Sun Oct 12 19:17:48 2008 - - 25 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Good point...but don't expect atheists to get it.
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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.