Dave is a six-year-old boy who has a well-deserved reputation for bullying younger and smaller children. His parents have encouraged him to be aggressive and tough. Dave, for no reason, knocked down, kicked, and severely injured Pete, a four-year-old boy. A claim for relief has been asserted by Pete's parents for their medical and hospital costs and for Pete's injuries.If the claim is asserted against Dave's parents, the most likely result is that they will be
liable, because parents are strictly liable for the torts of their children.  liable, because Dave's parents encouraged him to be aggressive and tough.  not liable, because a six-year-old cannot commit a tort.  not liable, because parents cannot be held liable for the tort of a child
Question: Dave is a six-year-old boy who has a well-deserved reputation for bullying younger and smaller children. His parents have encouraged him to be aggressive and tough. Dave, for no reason, knocked down, kicked, and severely injured Pete, a four-year-old boy. A claim for relief has been asserted by Pete's parents for their medical and hospital costs and for Pete's injuries.If the claim is asserted against Dave's parents, the most likely result is that they will be
A. liable, because parents are strictly liable for the torts of their children. 
B. liable, because Dave's parents encouraged him to be aggressive and tough. 
C. not liable, because a six-year-old cannot commit a tort. 
D. not liable, because parents cannot be held liable for the tort of a child
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