Growing Up
Adolescence: Teenage years
Example: In my adolescence, it was not very customary for kids to play outside a lot.
Adulthood: The state of being adult
Example: When I was a kid whatever I want to do my parents told me it was for my adulthood
Bond
Example: I have a very good bond with both my parents
Brotherhood: The state of being brothers
Example: The brotherhood between my brother and I was not always very strong
Character
Example: One of the reasons why I liked my primary school teacher was he had very interesting character
Childhood: The state of being a child
Example: I remember a lot of good memories from my childhood
Conflict
Example: I had a minor conflict with my other classmates.
Connection: Bond
Example: My connection with my teacher did not start well in the beginning
Fatherhood
Example: One of the things that people tell me I have to experience is fatherhood
Friendship
Example: When I was a kid I really paid attention to my friendships
Instinct
Example: My interactions whit my siblings have never been free from conflict
Interaction
Example: My interactions whit my siblings have never been free from conflict
Motherhood
Example: Every time I asked why mom is so worried about me, she says it is a feature of my motherhood
Nature
Example: I trust this man, he may be bad-tempered but he has a good nature.
Parent
Example: Every time I had a conflict with one of my classmates the principal of the school asked one of my parents to come to the school
Relation
Example: Well, I’m in relation with a lot of people as a teacher.
Relationship (between/with)
Example: I’m in a relationship with somebody.
Relative
Example: I think I know this person he is one of my relatives.
Resemblance
Example: Oh, the resemblance between you and your father is amazing
Rivalry
Example: One of the things that kept us always trying harder and harder was the rivalry between us siblings
Sibling: Brothers and sisters
Example: When I was a kid whatever I want to do my parents told me it was for my adulthood
Teenager: Adolescent
Example: When I was a teenager riding a bicycle was my favorite thing to do
Ties
Example: Some people believe it is absolutely important to keep your family ties.
Compound Nouns
Upbringing
Example: My upbringing was full of challenges
Example 2: It is very important to have a stable upbringing if you want to be successful
Active role
Example: My grandfather had a very active role in my upbringing
Extended family
Family gathering
Example: We have a family gathering every weekend and all immediate and extended family members joined this event
Immediate family
Maternal instinct
Example: Her maternal instinct saved her son.
Sibling rivalry
Example: Sibling rivalry is proven to be very effective in determining how successful a person can be.
Stable upbringing
Striking resemblance
Example: I notice the striking resemblance between her and her mother.
Adjectives
Close
Example: One of my close friends is my mother.
Close-knit
Maternal
Example: Maternal relatives
Parental
Example: Paternal control; A number of new gadgets contain a feature called parental control by which parents can see what their child is doing
Rewarding
Example: Fatherhood is the rewarding time of your life
Stable
Example: Stable upbringing, Stable rivalry, Stable close-knit
Verbs
Accommodate
Example: My parents accommodated me until I was 45.
Adopt
Example: I think it is not a very bad idea to adopt a kid.
Break down
Example: My friend broke down when he heard his father had passed.
Develop
Example: A lot of kids develop better if they are in a stress-free situation/circumstance.
Endure
Example: I think it is essential to Endure difficulties in late adolescents.
Establish
Example: A lot of parents failed to establish a close-knit relationship with their children.
Have sth in common
Example: My father and I have curly hair in common.
Inherit
Example: I have inherited my voice from my father.
Example 2: I have inherited this house from my father.
Interact
Example: You need to interact with your parents effectively.
Nurture
Example: Successful people are better at nurturing successful children.
Play a role
Example: the weather or the climate does not play a role in mental stability.
Relate (to)
Example: His situation is so complex I can’t relate to him.
