Raycast from child object in forward direction

I have a gameobject and a parented child object.
A c# script is attached to the parent object.

How can i send with this script a raycast in forward direction from the child object ?

This script:

1. public GameObject child;
   
2. Physics.Raycast(child.transform.position, Vector3.forward, out hit, 25.0f);

sends out only a raycast in the parent forward direction !

 

Physics.Raycast(child.transform.position, child.transform.forward, out hit, 25.0f);

 

Many thanks, this was a very important help for my project !

 

Thank you @Ysgramour! Now "Acid Drones" will be able to kill player!