Childhood Development Terminology

noun the state or period of being a child

adjective relating to or characteristic of a child or childhood

• My childhood was filled with many happy memories spent with my family.
• I had a great time during my childhood hanging out with friends and playing games.
• My childhood was lit, we used to have so much fun together.
• The innocence of childhood is like a precious treasure that should be cherished.

noun a mischievous act or trick

• The children were warned against engaging in any devilment during the school trip.
• I can't believe the devilment those kids got up to at the party last night.
• She's always up to some kind of devilment, that one.
• The devilment in his eyes hinted at mischief to come.