youngfolk

noun[plural only]2

1. •
   Children.

   • Ropes are tied to the strong branches of a tree and youngfolk enjoy themselves swinging for hours together. — 1962
2. •
   Teenagers and young adults.

   • Youngfolk are sometimes seen to have placed a ' puthi-mala ' (garland of beads) of blue, white or amber colour round their necks. — 1939