The challenge of growing up
We often and with great conviction express the desire for children and emphasize our love for them. Last but not least, we often hear the statement that children are our future. In this context, we must ask ourselves what a child is, what defines childhood and how to successfully raise or shape an adult who is ready for independent life Biological and financial dependence At birth, a child is a physiologically and biologically extremely sensitive being. The development into an adult, which lasts throughout childhood and adolescence, is a process in which the individual is literally dependent on our help. Duration of childhood and adolescence: Childhood is usually defined up to the age of 14, followed by the teenage period, which lasts until adulthood (18 years). Basic needs: For normal biological development, children and adolescents need adequate nutrition, clothing and a suitable living space. Newborns are especially biologically dependent, as they initially depend primarily o...