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Common collocations with child in American Collocation

child noun countable

US /tʃaɪld/

of a particular age

adolescent
little
newborn
preschool
school-aged
small
teenage
young

We provide educational services for preschool children.

with problems

abused
at-risk
disabled
disadvantaged
neglected
special-needs
underprivileged
vulnerable

We have raised millions of pounds to help disadvantaged children.

The experts say that those who look after pre-school children can take at least two special-needs children in a group of 26 children.

Drama can also boost the confidence and communication skills of children with special needs.

badly behaved

badly behaved
delinquent
difficult
naughty
problem
spoiled

There are shortages of money, trained staff ,and suitable foster carers for difficult children.

become the parent of a child

adopt
father
give birth to
have

He married twice and fathered nine children.

be responsible for the care and education of a child

bring up
care for
look after
raise

The average cost of raising a child has risen to £165,000.

relating to the protection of children

care
protection
welfare

We need a system where child protection comes first.

relating to social problems some children face

abuse
malnutrition
maltreatment
poverty
trafficking

Debt is often a major contributing factor to household violence and child abuse.