If children behave badly should their parents take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your reasons. Or if a five year old commits a crime (any kind), should his/her parents accept responsibility and how should they be punished. What is the age of o child when parents no longer hove the responsibility of o child's behavior?

The issue of whether parents should be held responsible for the misconduct of their children has been a controversial subject in the last couple of decades. Although there are some valid arguments that parents are not solely responsible for the poor behavior of their children, I believe, without any doubts, parents must be held accountable. […]