He is referred to as a 'lost child,' by many in this world, and so he seems to be.
Eileen would have a fit if she should hear herself referred to as a child.
In this verse the author of Matthew refers to Jesus as a child rather than an infant, perhaps indicating that he was older.
Olias almost laughed at L'lewythi's referring to himself as a child.
He often refers to himself as "a child" and claims not to understand the complexities of human relationships, circumstances, and society - but understands them all too well.
She didn't refer to it as a child or even a baby.
"I've been referred to as a difficult child."
Cornelia refers to him as the "Gold Mustache Man" as a child because of his golden, blonde hair and mustache.
When Miss Havoc refers to herself as a child, she does so, rather disconcertingly, in the third person.
Rueben is moving to another direction during the conversation and keeps referring to Liz as a child.