Children are human beings whose brains develop at an astonishing rate and are shaped by their experiences. They have an unquenchable passion for life and can be utterly devoted to those they love. Their innocence and pure love are unmatched by any other emotion. They are the hope and future of our world. In the Christian sense, God gives children to parents so that they can nurture and raise them (Genesis 1:28), which is the way a child should be loved. Children are also part of the church family and their experiences at home, school and in their communities help to shape their identities, beliefs, morals and customs.

A child is someone who is under a country’s age of majority, which varies from one country to another, and is generally classed as not capable of making serious decisions. This is because children lack maturity.

For example, a youngster is not yet mature enough to make decisions about his or her medical treatment. The word child can also refer to a person who is being cared for or educated, and can include people with disabilities. The term juvenile is sometimes used to refer to an animal that has not reached maturity.

Writing for children is very different from writing for adults and it’s important to remember that your readers may not know as much about your subject as you do. For that reason, it’s important to avoid assuming that your readers will understand any unfamiliar terms or concepts. If you’re new to writing for children, start by focusing on a single issue a child might have or a single concept that needs explaining. Marilyn says it’s best to stay on a singular track, such as how rabbits keep warm in winter, when brainstorming story ideas.

Getting kids to write is a great way to develop their communication skills and can improve their reading and spelling. Encourage your child to sign birthday cards, draw pictures for you and write lists of things that she has done or seen during the day. You can also ask her to write stories based on her own personal experiences. For example, you might ask her to write about her first day of school or an adventure in the park.

A good story usually has a conflict and a turning point. It’s up to your child to link the conflict with the turning point and come up with a resolution that makes sense for the story.

All children have the right to education, health care and protection. They should have the chance to use their own language, culture and religion, even if they are not shared by the rest of the community. They should have the right to get information from the media and schools in ways that are suitable for them, no matter what their gender or disability is. They should also have the right to privacy, which includes protecting their homes, families, communications and reputations from attack.