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Social support in childhood and later survival — Level A1 — blue and red swing

Social support in childhood and later survivalCEFR A1

30 Dec 2025

Adapted from Savannah Peat - U. Georgia, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Wolfgang Rottmann, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
66 words
  • Many children have hard family or community problems.
  • A study looked at these children and teens.
  • Social support helps children feel safer and cared for.
  • Children with little support can feel sad and alone.
  • Low support can lead to risky behaviour in teens.
  • These risky actions can make health worse.
  • Young people with strong support often live longer.
  • Friends, family and school staff can give support.

Difficult words

  • communitypeople who live in the same area
  • studyresearch that looks at people or facts
  • supporthelp and care from other people
    Social support
  • riskylikely to cause harm or danger
    risky behaviour, risky actions
  • behaviourwhat a person does in a situation
  • healththe condition of the body and mind

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Discussion questions

  • Do you feel support from your family or friends?
  • Who helps you at school?
  • What makes you feel safe?

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