### Question
How is the "child" defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1204* as follows -

> a person who has not attained the age of 16 years

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1204*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 55-KIDNAPPING**

