Abstract
The publication's introductory text is a reflection on several aspects of the child's development in the current-day world. The most attention is dedicated to their development in the field of family relationships, then their life in institutions and changes in current-day institutions.
The problematic of the endangered child is mentioned and the key problems of current-day society in this area are named. The chapter delves into the influence of ecological and also cultural factors on the child's development.