The phrase "kids growing up" refers to children maturing and developing physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially as they move from childhood into adulthood. Full definition
My hope is instead by giving more precise, evidence - based strategies for kids growing up in poverty, it's going to move this discussion to another, more productive level. (npr.org)
Just as kids grow up, express their independence, and get their drivers licenses, authors now want the keys to the publishing car. (thebookshepherd.com)
When kids grow up with more difficult home lives, they can be more fragile. (acacamps.org)