Under Titles II and V, the term 'child' refers to a person under how many years of age?

Under Titles II and V, the term 'child' refers to a person under how many years of age?

• A. 15
• B. 18
• C. 20
• D. 17

Answer: (B)

In these titles, a “child” is defined as a person younger than 18 years old. That sets the upper limit: someone who is 18 or older is generally considered an adult for most laws, while those under 18 fall under child-protection or juvenile-justice provisions. So the term refers to someone who is under 18 years of age. The other ages don’t describe the limit: 20 is outside the range, and while 15 or 17 are under 18, the question is about the maximum age that still fits as a child, which is just under 18.

In these titles, a “child” is defined as a person younger than 18 years old. That sets the upper limit: someone who is 18 or older is generally considered an adult for most laws, while those under 18 fall under child-protection or juvenile-justice provisions. So the term refers to someone who is under 18 years of age. The other ages don’t describe the limit: 20 is outside the range, and while 15 or 17 are under 18, the question is about the maximum age that still fits as a child, which is just under 18.