Second is to develop a general understanding as to when the term child support is used in our social and legal conversations. Fourth, is to highlight when any parent may have to continue support to their child even after 18 years. Child support in its social construction comes with the natural mandate of one being a parent. INVITATION TO CHILD SUPPORT ARENAHowever, the law also anticipates invitation into the child support arena, when social mechanisms fail to protect children from unnecessary suffering(s). Second, the child could be suffering from an illness or ailment which require medical care beyond the age of 18.

Source: Daily Nation April 29, 2020 10:07 UTC