"The children" v "Children"

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Odessa Dawn

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Be kind to the children. = Your children

Be kind to children. = Children in general

Please, correct me if I'm wrong on the above explanations.

 

bhaisahab

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Be kind to the children. = Your children. Any specific children, not necessarily your own.

Be kind to children. = Children in general

Please, correct me if I'm wrong on the above explanations.


Bhai.
 
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