Research Florida’s current statutes regarding parental liability, read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.
http://www.npr.org/2014/12/16/371264533/should-parents-be-legally-responsible-for-childrens-serious-crimes
Should parents be responsible for the acts of their children?
• Why or why not? (Please remember that while your opinion is important, it needs to be based on researched facts not anecdotes or conjecture.)
Are Florida’s current laws strong enough? (Be sure to include a discussion of both relevant statutes).
• If so, why?
• If not, what would you add to the current legislation to make it better?