Delta4Embassy
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Hold a pet owner responsible for their pet's actions as if they bite someone, so why not hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children?
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In certain situations it would be justifiable to do so. But not in all situations.Hold a pet owner responsible for their pet's actions as if they bite someone, so why not hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children?
Do you believe our children are extensions of ourselves?I don't believe we should punish people for crimes committed by others. However, in the case of minor children who commit felonies, I think we should have a law which could apply to parents (or guardians) of said child under 'parental abuse' law. In other words, say your 14 year old intentionally shoots a classmate in a fit of rage, you could be charged as the parent for parental neglect. You're not charging them with the crime committed but at the same time, they do bear some responsibility for the actions of their child. I would be okay with something like that as opposed to charging them for their child's crime.
Hold a pet owner responsible for their pet's actions as if they bite someone, so why not hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children?
Do you believe our children are extensions of ourselves?I don't believe we should punish people for crimes committed by others. However, in the case of minor children who commit felonies, I think we should have a law which could apply to parents (or guardians) of said child under 'parental abuse' law. In other words, say your 14 year old intentionally shoots a classmate in a fit of rage, you could be charged as the parent for parental neglect. You're not charging them with the crime committed but at the same time, they do bear some responsibility for the actions of their child. I would be okay with something like that as opposed to charging them for their child's crime.
I think they should be held financially responsible in some cases....
not necessarily by Law.... I broke a neighbor's window with an over thrown soft ball, by accident, but my parents paid to fix it.
Parents are already responsible for some of the crimes of their children. The amount of responsibility depends on the age of the child and the crime committed.Hold a pet owner responsible for their pet's actions as if they bite someone, so why not hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children?
Nonsense talk. Parents can only do so much to contain adolescent children from making mistakes during adolescence. I've got a better idea. How about you stick your blame stick up your butt.Should hold parents legally responsible for everything their children do. Charge the child as well when appropriate, but any criminal charge the child gets should be applied at adult-levels to the parent.
If parents are held responsible for the actions of their children, children wont be allowed to run wild like they are often times now.
It is the same principle that applies to dogs: if the parents are NEGLIGENT then they are financially responsible for torts committed by their offspring.
Exhibit A: Child is an 'A' student, never in trouble, and one day he goes berserk and beats the shit out of another kid, putting him in the hospital. No parental liability.
Exhibit B: Kid is a constant problem child, subject to periodic fits of rage where he destroys property and attempts to harm others. Parents are obliged to take steps to protect those who may be injured by the problem-child. If another kid is injured, they are financially responsible.
Exhibit C: Parents have loaded firearms unsecured in the home, and have never instructed the kid in gun safety. Latchkey kid. Kid shoots neighbor while playing with the loaded gun. Parents are financially responsible.
For comparison, a dog. If a dog has no past history of violence or aggression toward others, then inexplicably attacks a neighbor's kid, the owner is generally not responsible. the SECOND time it happens, the owner is fully responsible. Referred to as "One free bite."