Regarding the defined child age, which statement is true?

• A. The child is defined as younger than 18
• B. The child is defined as under 18
• C. The child is younger than 17
• D. The child has no age definition

Answer: (C)

The defined age of a child is expressed as younger than 17, so anyone who is 16 or younger is considered a child for these provisions. That’s why the true statement is that the child is younger than 17. Saying younger than 18 would include 17-year-olds, which the definition does not; there is indeed an age definition, and it specifies the threshold as under 17. For example, a 16-year-old is a child, while a 17-year-old is not.