why do they call it kidnapping even when its an adult?

Kid - to deceive for fun, nap - to steal. One assumes that the first kidnapping was a merry prank, and then someone had the bright idea that, perhaps, they could make a few quid out of it. Yes, I know, factual but boring.

Because kidnapping isn't actual what the term means(napping kids) it was originated by something else. Maybe stealing goats????

That is a good question to ponder at. Never thought of it that way, kid-napping.

Checking in Webster's, it doesn't say anything about it relating to children, it only says abducting a person.

Thats a dumb question....that is the same why do they call Kidney's, kidneys when you are not a child.

because adultnapping sounds really dumb! Why is it called napping anyway? Nothing to do with sleep!!!

the same reason they call it after dark

when its actually after day

That's one that i have wondered myself,weired isn't it?

That is the saying and that's that..

good question is there an answer to it