Should parents be held responsible for the crimes of their children?

Introduction
Being a parent is a marvelous thing. It's an incredible moment when you meet the person you
have produced and given into the world. Parenting, however, comprises of great obligations and
can also have great repercussions. In the 21st century, the way it was in the early centuries is
really different. The 21st century, for example, is a liberal society, and young people often
experience the use of drugs, alcohol and sex. In certain circumstances, unfortunately, these
components lead to illegal behaviour. Secondary school pupils tend to "steal" any form of
educational material they don't have. That being stated, if this propensity frequently becomes a
habit in adulthood. During the teenage period, parents become less mindful of the activities they
take. For example, parents try to find aid from their children, but these helps often do not fulfill
the desire of these parents. Parents therefore call the police and report to their child, go to court
and decide on how to proceed. In other cases, depending on the circumstances, the parent
determines which is the best alternative – jail – to treat the child or the judge as an adult.
Background
For a long time, society felt that parents should be held accountable for their children's faults
because their primary role is to educate their children and the fact that they influence their
children's actions, character, and conduct as they grow. Without a doubt, parents are the first
people children meet when they are born, and children spend a significant amount of time with
their parents as they grow. As a result, it is a widely held belief that parents shape their children's
behavior as they grow and that parents' morality and character have a significant influence on
their children's character, making them accountable for their children's behavior. Additionally,
there is another school of thought that believes that because parents typically have complete
control over their children, children are likely to desire to please them and thus always obey their
parents' advice and instructions, justifying the argument that if children do not behave well,
parents should be blamed for not exercising adequate control over them. Additionally, others
think that children are the product of their upbringing and that someone should be held
accountable for the errors, crimes, and difficulties they produce.
Supportive Argument: Parents be held responsible for the crimes of their children
For every parent who recognizes their children as sheep dressed as wolves, there are also parents
who remain completely unaware. They have no idea who their children's friends are, what they
do after school, what their interests are, where their children spend their nights, or that their 15-
year-old has marijuana stashed into his pillowcases. I'm at a loss to understand how parents can
live with complete strangers they made in their own houses. It is critical to allow children to
explore and flourish. Teenagers require ultimate privacy. However, hasn't it gone a little too far
when you discover your son is a murderer one morning? Delegation is a significant reason why
many parents are unaware of their children. There is a lot of discussion today about youngsters
reared on smartphones and tablets. However, in years past, it was the black-and-white boob tube
that captured children's imaginations. Not to mention the strain on exhausted grandparents,
nannies, servants, instructors, and elder siblings. Neglectful parenting is not a new occurrence.

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When things are allowed to continue unchecked for an extended period of time, police officers
become members of the Delegate-Parenting Committee. And, as recent events demonstrate,
many would rather kill than teach. Another unsettling thing to accept is that many parents are
unaware of their children because they despise them. They would have done so long ago if they
could just throw them out of the car and drove away guilt-free. That is probably why it is so
simple to delegate parenting to another person or thing. Why should they complain as long as
they are not required to deal with them? The role of a parent is to parent. Individuals who do not
choose to bear that burden may simply choose not to be parents — as I have done. However, if
you raised a demon spawn, you must accept full responsibility for the conduct of that demon
spawn while they are minors. Yes; some children become out of control and always discover
new ways to get themselves into mischief. Parents who do all possible to discipline their children
should not be held accountable. However, if that includes cover-ups rather than holding
individuals accountable for their conduct, that is not helpful. That is the role of the silent
accomplice armed with a shovel and a flashlight. Parents are entrusted with the extraordinary
privilege and responsibility of raising the next generation. Parents who disregard this duty or
who would rather shield their children from the repercussions of their behavior deserve a portion
of the sentence. I believe that if more parents were compelled to take responsibility for their
children, they would become more attentive. And, as I previously stated, many of us may
reconsider having parents altogether and take more proactive measures to avoid the likelihood. It
is unlikely to result in a crime-free society any time soon, but it is a start toward resolving the
issue.
Counter Argument: Parents not to be held responsible for the crimes of their children
Many people want to hold parents accountable for their children's crimes, but this should not be
the case. It should not be the parents' blame if their child commits a crime for which the parent
was not responsible. They are not always aware of what is occurring in their child's mind. It is a
well-known fact that many teenagers believe they are invincible. The majority of their actions
involve drinking, vandalism, and drug possession or use. Many others conduct even more and
harsher unlawful activities including stealing automobiles, breaking and entering residences,
murder, and more. All age groups are capable of committing crimes that breach the law, but if
they don’t get caught they will go on to even worse offenses. Parents should not be held liable
for their children's criminal activity. Parents understand that criminal behavior is unacceptable,
but an underage child may not. It has nothing to do with the parents unless the parents are
directly involved and are pushing the crimes. It is exceedingly rare to come across a parent and
their child committing crimes concurrently. Teens commit crimes in the hope of avoiding
detection and getting away with it. Even if the children are labeled as mentally ill, insane, mad,
or manic-depressive, the parents are not to blame. While some may say that kids' behavior is
influenced by their parents, it's true that when they're with their pals, they'll steal or commit a
crime to impress them or appear cool. This has nothing to do with the parent; the crime is
committed by the child, or adolescent. When children get into mischief, the focus immediately
shifts to the parents, who are blamed for the children's upbringing.

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 Conclusion
Everyone makes errors, but everyone must accept responsibility for their actions and refrain from
blaming others. This is analogous to blaming a father who has had no influence on a child's
criminal behavior. Everyone is aware when they are doing something wrong, but it is up to them
whether to continue or quit. It is past time for teens and small children to take responsibility for
their own conduct. Parents should not be held accountable for their children's criminal behavior.
Could not, for example, be held accountable for their children's sins, because any rational being
is a rational being. They are aware when they are doing a crime or wrongdoing. It has nothing to
do with their parents - unless, and only if, the parents condone, encourage, or participate in the
crime; only then, and only then, should parents be held accountable for their children's crimes. It
is rarely the fault of the parent, even if they do teach their children the difference between good
and wrong. Many people seek to commit a crime in the mistaken belief that they would be able
to get away with it. The same is true for youths who commit crimes: they do it in the majority of
cases because they believe they will get away with it. This is not a reflection of one's upbringing;
rather, it is a reflection of how that person views right and wrong. Even if the children are
labeled as mentally ill, insane, mad, or manic-depressive, the parents are not to blame. When
children are apprehended in the commission of a crime, their parents should never be held
accountable unless the parents assisted in the commission of the crime. It is past time for young
people to be held accountable for their acts.