### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5106g*, **child** is defined as:

> a person who has not attained the lesser of—


(A) the age of 18

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5106g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM**

