child
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1. child - Noun
2. child - Verb
3. Child - Proper noun
Meaning
A son or a daughter; a male or female descendant, in the first degree; the immediate progeny of human parents; -- in law, legitimate offspring. Used also of animals and plants.
A descendant, however remote; -- used esp. in the plural; as, the children of Israel; the children of Edom.
One who, by character of practice, shows signs of relationship to, or of the influence of, another; one closely connected with a place, occupation, character, etc.; as, a child of God; a child of the devil; a child of disobedience; a child of toil; a child of the people.
A noble youth. See Childe.
A young person of either sex. esp. one between infancy and youth; hence, one who exhibits the characteristics of a very young person, as innocence, obedience, trustfulness, limited understanding, etc.
A female infant.
To give birth; to produce young.
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When you see that the devil has your child by the throat, instead of getting angry at your son for straying from the right path, turn to God. Learn to turn to God in prayer for your children. Instead of scolding or condemning them, ask God to intervene in your struggles with your children.
Live simply and without thinking too much, like a child with his father. Faith without too much thinking works wonders. The logical mind hinders the Grace of God and miracles. Practice patience without judging with the logical mind.
There is no better way to teach a child Christianity than to live it truly and from the heart. You cannot teach what you do not live.
If you want the truth, ask a child.
Who does not beat his own child will later beat his own breast.
A child is like an axe; even if it hurts, you still carry them on your shoulders.