fëmijërie
Fëmijëria is the Albanian term for the period of human development from birth through early adolescence. It encompasses rapid physical growth, language development, cognitive and social-emotional learning. The word fëmijë means child, and the -ëria suffix forms a noun indicating a state or duration, so fëmijëria expresses the state of being a child. In Albanian-speaking communities, fëmijëria is understood within families and educational settings as a time requiring care, protection, and opportunities for play and learning.
The boundaries of fëmijëria vary across cultures but typically cover infancy, early childhood, and school age,
Rights and policy: International agreements, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child,
Cultural context and research: In Albanian discourse, fëmijëria is associated with family bonds, cultural practices, and