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 Mississippi, parents can be held liable for the intentional or willful misconduct of their minor children that results in property damage. This is in line with the general principle that parents are responsible for supervising their children and may be held accountable for failing to prevent foreseeable harm caused by their children's actions. Regarding negligent supervision, Mississippi law may hold parents liable if it can be shown that they failed to exercise reasonable care in supervising their child, which led to the damage. As for negligent entrustment, parents in Mississippi could be liable if they negligently provide their child with an instrumentality, such as a vehicle or firearm, and the child causes damage with it. The specifics of these liabilities, including any age and monetary limits, would be detailed in the relevant Mississippi statutes. It is important for parents to understand these laws as they can have significant financial and legal implications.