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, the most likely result is that Dave will be
liable, because he intentionally harmed Pete.  liable, because, as a six-year-old, he should have known that his conduct was wrongful.  not liable, because a child under seven is not liable in tort.  not liable, because he is presumed to be under his parents' control and they have the sole responsibility
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, the most likely result is that Dave will be
A. liable, because he intentionally harmed Pete. 
B. liable, because, as a six-year-old, he should have known that his conduct was wrongful. 
C. not liable, because a child under seven is not liable in tort. 
D. not liable, because he is presumed to be under his parents' control and they have the sole responsibility
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