If yes, depending on the state in which you live, you could be civilly
or criminally liable for damages resulting from your child’s bullying.
According to Michelle Fabio of
LegalZoom, 47 states have some kind of parental liability law where parents can
be held responsible for the actions of their children. Talking to your
children early on about the consequences of bullying can be important
deterrent against bad behavior. Check out
The Bully Project
for helpful tools and more information about bullying on a national scale.
If yes, depending on the state in which you live, you could be civilly
or criminally liable for damages resulting from your child’s bullying.
According to Michelle Fabio of
LegalZoom, 47 states have some kind of parental liability law where parents can
be held responsible for the actions of their children. Talking to your
children early on about the consequences of bullying can be important
deterrent against bad behavior. Check out
The Bully Project
for helpful tools and more information about bullying on a national scale.