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 Kansas, parents can be held liable for the intentional or willful damage caused by their minor children. This is in accordance with the Kansas Parental Responsibility Law. The law typically places a monetary cap on the damages for which parents can be held responsible. Additionally, parents may be liable for negligent supervision if it can be proven that they failed to exercise reasonable care in supervising their child, which then led to damage or injury. Furthermore, under the doctrine of negligent entrustment, parents in Kansas could be held liable if they negligently allow their minor child to use an instrumentality, such as a car or firearm, and the child causes damage or injury with it. It's important to note that these laws can have specific conditions and limits, including the age of the child and the amount of damages, and they are codified in the state's statutes.