Shevanese Farquharson, 15: When you’re a child it’s fun, but sometimes there are disadvantages as you don’t always get what you want. You don’t have a lot of stress. And you don’t have to worry about food, rent, etc.

Maliek Howell, 17 It’s the best time of your life. You get to do a lot of things and get away with it. Also, you don’t have to pay bills.

Tamar Williams, 16 Being a child is not always as good as you want it. You have schoolwork to do, mother is sometimes stressing,and father is not there for me. Sometimes I feel alone because I don’t really go out. Otherwise, it’s good.

Kadez Francis, 16 To be a child means a lot because you have a lot of people who want a child but don’t have one. So, that means I’m very special. (Photos: Antonio Graham)

Merisa Distant, 16 It’s good because you can get to go to parties, but you also have schoolwork. You’re young and don’t have many responsibilities.

Jodi-Ann Loney, 13 Being a child is nice because in your childhood your parents give you things if you ask, especially if you are an only child.