A Day in the Life of a Child

Now let's take a look at the life of some lucky children. Lucas is a French boy living in Paris. He and his two brothers have a very caring mother.

Nothing excites a child so much as playing. For seven-year-old Lucas, it's sports. Like many other lucky kids, Lucas has understanding parents who strongly support their children's need to just be children, putting their happiness first. And the kids are really encouraged.

More often than not, a child is interested in many things. Lucas' mum is well aware of that, and has arranged piano classes for her boys. They go for lessons at the teacher's home every Wednesday. The teacher is more like an artist sister than a music trainer. She conveys knowledge and skills in language the boys can understand.

A chance to grow, happily and healthily. A balance of play and education that stimulates the mind and body. This is what childhood should be.

Lucas's mother obviously wants the best for her kids. Just like so many other parents worldwide, she wants to give them a rich and learning and living experience, and is having a great time enjoying it with them.

(CCTV.com November 20, 2009)