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I think it does a huge disservice to assume that the jury refers to him as "kid" as a means of suggesting that he's a kid, therefore he's excused from drunken driving.
It's an insult to children - most of whom don't drink and drive. Assuming that a kid should be expected to do that - is insulting to kids everywhere.
It's really just a figure of speech, like calling someone "that guy" or "that dude" - when you get older, it's just a term you use for people a lot younger than you, which really doesn't mean anything more than calling someone a guy because they're male.
Calling someone a "kid" just points out the generational difference, it doesn't mean you think they're child-like.
I use kid, or kids all the time--also "you guys", even if it is a group of women. No offense or intent to deminish a person's stature intended.
A 27 year old is not a "kid". I don't know why someone would think that. At 27, you're a grown adult, both physically and mentally. Apparently this one isn't too bright though, if he's had 2 DUIs already. Most 27 year olds or people around that age bracket I know are married, with a home, jobs, and have a couple of kids.
Anyone that is 15 and younger is a "kid". 16-18 would be a youngster. 18-20 would be a young adult, 21 and older would be a true adult.
A 27 year old is not a "kid". I don't know why someone would think that. At 27, you're a grown adult, both physically and mentally. Apparently this one isn't too bright though, if he's had 2 DUIs already. Most 27 year olds or people around that age bracket I know are married, with a home, jobs, and have a couple of kids.
Anyone that is 15 and younger is a "kid". 16-18 would be a youngster. 18-20 would be a young adult, 21 and older would be a true adult.
For Pete's sake, you kids sure do take things literally.
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My thoughts exactly
