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In traditional societies and tribes, a particular attention has been paid toward adolescence. It was referred to as a former stage of being adult and included the facts such as bearing and accepting commitments, responsibilities and special credits. A ceremony was held under special conditions in order to make the society recognize the adolescent. These ancient ceremonies have been gradually forgotten and faded and it falls on future generation to revive it.

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was officially set up in September 2002. UNICE.F general approach rests on this fact that in order to create a global society and a world full of peace and happiness, and so we should respect the children and youngesters opinions, viewpoints and experiences.

Therefore, the staffs and members of UNICEF have held different meetings in this field and No, doctor؛ previous, present and future attitude toward children and adolescents, participation

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Objectives: The data reported in child poverty, have been making a motivation for more attention to study about it, almost from the beginning of this century. With similar motivation, this study followed by review, "Theoretical Principles of child poverty" to this path, provides areas for future research. Method: Historical and theoretical studies conducted around the child poverty with regard to results of empirical studies and experiences of countries engaged in this topic. Findings: The child poverty describes under 18 years old people deprivation of material resources, emotional and spiritual need for survival, development and progress less than 18 years is. Results: In the definition of child poverty, rather than focus only on per capita income of households, children's rights violations should be considered. With such a definition: half the world's children live in poverty. Most poor children live in rural areas. Also, more girls than boys are at risk of poverty.