Parents Are Responsible for Their Children's Actions in Which One

question 106

Multiple Choice

Parents are responsible for their children's actions in which one of the following situations?

• A) where a child enters into a contract for a new stereo
• B) where a child carelessly breaks a window in a neighbour's house
• C) where a child purchases a needed new jacket
• D) where an infant borrows money for college tuition
• E) where an infant was acting as agent for the parents

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Definitions:

Émile Durkheim

A foundational sociologist known for his work on the division of labor, the concept of anomie, and his studies on the sociology of religion and suicide.

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