The age range for a child, according to the provided reference, is after 4 years old until they reach 11 or 12 years old.
Defining childhood age ranges can vary, but based on the provided reference, a specific progression of developmental stages is outlined, starting from toddlerhood and moving through to adulthood. This classification helps in understanding the various phases of a person's early life.
As per the reference dated 13-Jun-2016:
- Toddler: Between 1 and 4 years old.
- Child: After the toddler stage (i.e., after 4 years old) until they turn 11 or 12.
- Preteen: After 11 or 12 years old.
- Teenager: Until 18 years old.
- Adult: At 18 years old.
Detailed Age Range Breakdown
To provide a clearer perspective, here is a breakdown of the age categories as described in the reference:
| Stage | Age Range | Key Characteristics (from reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1 to 4 years | Early childhood; follows infancy. |
| Child | 5 to 11 or 12 years | Follows toddler stage. |
| Preteen | After 11 or 12 years (until teenage years) | Precedes the teenage phase. |
| Teenager | From preteen stage until 18 years | Adolescence; precedes adulthood. |
| Adult | 18 years onwards | The point of becoming an adult. |
This structured categorization helps to delineate the different phases of development, with the "child" phase specifically marking the period between the end of toddlerhood and the beginning of the preteen years.
