noun
English loanword used in Japanese for 'children', often in compound or brand contexts. Less common than the native 子供たち in everyday speech.
See also: 子供たち
このイベントはチルドレン向けです。
This event is for children.
チルドレンルームはあちらです。
The children's room is over there.
noun, used as a suffix
group of politicians associated with a leader; politicians riding on coattails
Used as a suffix attached to a political leader's name to refer to their protégés or followers, e.g. 田中チルドレン. Often carries a nuance of dependency or riding on the leader's influence.
彼は小泉チルドレンの一人として当選した。
He was elected as one of the Koizumi children.
あの議員は完全に首相チルドレンだ。
That lawmaker is totally a prime minister's protégé.