10.Searchthe Internet for information on negligent parenting lawsuits by plaintiffs (who are outside the family unit) injured by the misconduct of minor children. This kind of lawsuit is the suit pursued by some of the victims of the Columbine High School of Littleton, Colorado tragedy.

a.How prevalent is it?

b. What are the legal issues?

c. Have there been any court rulings?

d. What is the public policy, both pro and con, of this issue?

e. What are your personal opinions of such suits?

f. Should they be allowed? What purpose will such suits serve?