2007-03-26 06:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Uh obviously no teenagers in your house. There is no possible way to control every move they make...
Ok it's pretty fair to say that very few people who answered have children.
2007-03-26 06:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by jtaylor1993 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Legally, no. Financially, there could be some kind of split, more to the child, and an age limit where the child will have to take on more or all of the responsiblity.
Anyone who has raised a child knows how difficult the teenage years are, and some children will always do the opposite of what you tell them, no matter what and sometimes on purpose.
When you put pressure on them, they just leave, and no, you can't beat them.
Strange dynamics, but the bottom line must be to the children who make the choice to do the wrong thing.
2007-03-26 06:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by ringolarry 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, they are held responsible. However, since parents can't always control the actions of their children and since the government does little to help the parents maintain their right of supervision and punishment, the government can't have its cake and eat it to. If the parents can't discipline the child, then they shouldn't have to pay for their kids crimes either!
2007-03-26 06:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by MH/Citizens Protecting Rights! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not entirely. I think the law and the courts should a BETTER job of checking the home situation and circumstances of an incident before prosecution and judgement. If the oarents have been neglegent in guidance of the child, or drugs or alc ohol or abuse is involved, YES.
2007-03-26 06:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by G R wintergreen 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, they already are responsible for their children's misdeeds. This is one of the hazards of becoming a parent.
It should also serve as an incentive to parents to properly educate and train their children to become responsible, law-abiding adults...something that benefits all of society.
Good Luck!
;o)
2007-03-26 06:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by tahunajcw 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most states have laws that stipulate just that!
In the parents defense...there is a monetary limit upon what the parent is liable for in damages.
2007-03-26 06:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, both legally and financially. Especially if it is a control issue. If you let your kid run wild and he/she gets into trouble, lack of control is not a defense.
2007-03-26 06:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by realst1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they should. If they had properly reared the child they would not have commited such crimes in the first place.
2007-03-26 06:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Legally, no. Financially, yes.
2007-03-26 06:34:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Under 15. Yes. Between 15 and 18, the kid should know better and pay their own debt.
2007-03-26 06:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋