child

little, small, young

When I was a young child, I was afraid of the dark.

teenage

My teenage daughter just started high school this year.

delinquent, difficult, disobedient, fractious, mischievous, naughty, problem, sulky, unruly, wayward, wilful

The teacher struggled to manage the fractious children during the long car journey.

bright, gifted, intelligent, precocious

The bright child in my class always asks thoughtful questions during lessons.

dull, slow

My younger brother was a slow child, but he eventually caught up with his classmates by high school.

abandoned, abused, neglected

The social worker helped the neglected child gain confidence through regular support and care.

only

My sister was an only child until I was born, so she had to share our parents' attention.

unborn

A doctor can now monitor the health of an unborn child during pregnancy.

dependent

My parents received financial support while we were dependent children living at home.

street

Many street children in developing countries struggle to access basic education and healthcare.

have

Many couples decide to have children after they get married.

give birth to, have

Many women today choose to have children later in their careers.

conceive

They were delighted when they finally conceived a child after years of trying.

expect

My sister was expecting a child when she decided to move to a bigger house.

bring up, raise, rear

My parents raised me in a small village where everyone knew each other.

indulge, pamper, spoil

Her parents have indulged their son so much that he refuses to do any chores at home.

be born

My sister's child was born last Tuesday morning at the hospital.

develop, grow (up)

My son has grown up so much since he started school last year.

with ~

She was pregnant with child when she decided to move to the countryside.