Punishing parents. Who is responsible for delinquent kids?
Description
In the eyes of the law, how wide are the parameters of parental responsibility? And how aware are parents and teachers of what goes on when they are not around? In this program, ABC News correspondent John Stossel gathers opinions in the heated debate over accountability for a child's delinquent actions by talking with parents, children, survivors, and the judges who are handing down rulings on where exactly to place the blame. Suits against parents for alleged criminal negligence in cases of school shootings, underage drinking and drug use, DWI-related deaths involving minors, and acts of vandalism are addressed. Indecent behavior on and off school grounds is also discussed.
Runtime
38 min
Subjects
- Crime (296)
- Juvenile delinquents (44)
- Juvenile justice, Administration of (192)
- Social control (144)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
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