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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I never understood why the word "Adult" was used in YA in first place. They're clearly targeting adolescents not adults (though many adults--myself included sometimes--enjoy the stories as well). Why abuse the word "adult" when the perfectly apt "adolescent" is available (and is a perfect description of the intended primary target audience)?
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In my mind adolescent has always had a slightly negative connotation implying immaturity, emotional or otherwise. Young adult sounds more grown up. Anything to encourage people to read instead of getting square eyeballs (watching TV) is fine by me.