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“Child development”, or “child and adolescent development” refer to the process of growth and maturation of the human individual from conception to adulthood. The term “adolescence” has particular connotations in particular cultural and social contexts. It is used to describe young people who are in the stage of development that occurs between the beginning of puberty until adulthood, without any implication that this period is characterized by any particular behavior or attitudes.[Source: Action for the Right of Children (ARC). pdf]