Parents are generally responsible for (have liability for) intentional, willful, and malicious property damage done by their minor child. Parents may also be liable for the negligent acts of their minor child if the parents were (1) negligent in supervising the child (negligent supervision), or (2) negligent in entrusting the use of a car, gun, boat, motorcycle, or other item (often called an instrumentality) to the child (negligent entrustment).

These parental liability laws vary from state to state; often include age and monetary limits; and may be included in your state’s statutes—often in the family code.

In Delaware, parents can be held liable for the intentional or willful property damage caused by their minor children. The state's parental responsibility laws stipulate that parents or legal guardians are responsible for the actions of their minor children when those actions result in property damage. This liability typically has certain limits in terms of the age of the child and the amount of damages for which a parent can be held responsible. Additionally, Delaware law may hold parents liable for negligent supervision if it can be shown that the parents failed to exercise reasonable care in supervising their child, leading to damage or injury. Similarly, parents may be liable under the doctrine of negligent entrustment if they provide their child with an instrumentality, such as a vehicle or firearm, and the child causes harm due to their inability or incompetence to handle it safely. It's important to note that the specifics of these laws, including any monetary caps on damages and the age of the child, can be found in the relevant Delaware statutes.