---
title: child
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: foundation/nsscriptobjectspecifier/child
---

# child

Sets the receiver’s child reference.

## Declaration

```swift
unowned(unsafe) var child: NSScriptObjectSpecifier? { get set }
```

## Parameters

- `child`: The receiver’s child reference.

## Discussion

Discussion Do not invoke this method directly; it is automatically invoked by container.