childhood

children in preschool

childhood, period of the human lifespan between infancy and adolescence, extending from ages 1–2 to 12–13. See child development.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: childhood
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 04 August 2023
Access Date: February 22, 2025