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children

[chil-druhn] / ˈtʃɪl drən /






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The most revolutionary change came with recent legislation creating a new type of IRA for children that starts at birth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“These are children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities whose independence and quality of life depend on these services every single day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The company will expand its "ask" feature which can enable parents to control whom their children can speak with, requiring parental approval before they can converse with an unknown person.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

These included beefed-up time allowance tools for children, with special attention on social media and games.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Your parents teach you the "right" way to eat or to greet strangers, but other parents in other countries teach their children other "right" ways.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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