This is a very common dream symbol and an easily recognizable archetype -- we were all children at one time and can remember the freedom of being a child, the unconditional love we received from our parents, the spontaneous laughter, how we innocently accepted things as they were and let our imaginations run wild.
The Child archetype reminds us of how we were as children.
When children appear in your dreams, ask yourself: "Have I forgotten how to laugh and enjoy life? Am I need of unconditional love (perhaps from myself)? Have I forgotten how to dream? When was the last time I played a game?"
Often The Child archetype is speaking for the "inner child" -- the part of you that never grew up and is in need of love, comfort and reassurance. Have you embraced or spoken to your inner child recently? It can go a long way towards healing and wholeness.
You may recognize several variations of The Child archetype, among others:
The Divine Child, The Wounded Child, and The Abandoned Child
The Divine Child archetype is often seen in myths. The most easily recognizable Divine Child is the symbol of the Christ Child. In your dreams, The Divine Child is your true spiritual self, capable of great transformations and could symbolize your spiritual growth.
The Abandoned (Orphaned) Child archetype can easily be seen in Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz or Oliver in Oliver Twist. If you lost a caregiver in your early life, the Abandoned Child may show up in your dreams.
The Wounded Child archetype is seen as fragile and shy and will most likely appear if you've been abused or neglected as a child. Even if you had a wonderful, loving childhood, the Wounded Child can appear when you are experiencing something in real life that reminds you of a time when friends laughed at you or Mom unfairly chastised you as a child.
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