(crime) Synonym of child molestation.

(crime) Synonym of child molestation.

If one does not discipline a child, he or she will never learn obedience and good manners.

(rare) A woman is born as a child, later enters adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when her body and mind start to deteriorate to the point where she can no longer care for herself.

A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childish state.

A person that has been harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

An entire community of people must provide for, and interact positively with, children in order for those children to grow up healthily and safely.

Alternative form of a burnt child dreads the fire

Alternative form of a burnt child dreads the fire

(slang, idiomatic) To call someone many abusive names.