“Childhood”

Childhood is a time of wonder and play,
Of endless curiosity and joy each day.
But challenges also come to this stage,
As we learn and grow and find our way.

We face the challenge of fitting in,
Of finding friends and learning to win.
We learn to read, to write, to speak,
And face the world with a sense of mystique.

Childhood is a time of joy and growth,
But also a time to face challenges both.

Adolescence
Adolescence is a time of change and growth,
Of hormones and emotions that overflow.
We seek independence and our own way,
As we face challenges each and every day.

We face the challenge of finding ourselves,
Of forging a path and breaking the shells.
We learn to navigate social norms and rules,
And face the world with new-found tools.

Adolescence is a time of change and challenge,
Of finding our way and learning to manage.