What does the cryptic crossword clue "A little bit of sherbet for good kid (5)" mean?

The definition is "kid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="sherbet") + PRO (abbreviation="for") + G (abbreviation="good") = SPROG; definition: "kid" The answer is SPROG.

A little bit of sherbet for good kid (5)

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