In which scenario would a parent be held responsible for their child's tort?

A parent may be held responsible for their child's tort in various scenarios, depending on the nature of the act and the relationship. In the situation where a child injures another while playing, the parent could be liable under the doctrine of vicarious liability if it can be shown that the parent failed to supervise adequately or instruct the child in safe behavior. This establishes a link between the child's actions and parental responsibility.

When a child is employed and causes harm, the employer can also be held liable for the child's actions, but parents may still share some responsibility, particularly if they allowed the child to take on risky work or did not ensure the child was of appropriate age or maturity for such activities.

In the case of fire damage caused by a child playing with matches, parents are often held liable for not supervising their child appropriately when they engage in potentially dangerous activities. This is particularly true if it can be shown that the child’s actions resulted from a lack of proper guidance or control.

Overall, each of these scenarios connects back to the concept that parents have a duty to supervise and guide their children, and when that duty is breached, they can be held responsible for the consequences of their child's behavior. Hence, responsibility can apply to all these situations, establishing the