The idea, I think, is that the child can't defend him/herself, while the adult (theoretically) can. People get equally upset when it's OMG HE HURT A BLIND MAN too, unless the blind man is in a coma or something, then it's all mercy.
I think that makes the most sense, but some adults can't defend themselves... I particularly feel bad in elderly abuse cases, but oh well. Yeah, makes sense.
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