As a parent of 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren,if someone spent the night or was in my home I thought I was/am responsible for that child. If this is not the case it should be. Good luck with your task and I'm very sorry for your loss.

We as a society have to start taking responsibility for our own actions and those of our children, no matter what. This law is a great start for just that. We are all so busy trying to point blame in every direction but our own. It is time to stand up and take ownership for what you do and what your own kids do, sign this petition and lets get it started.

This is a much needed law. I am Corey's aunt and a parent myself. I know when my children stay the night at a friend's house I never think to do a background check or get references! I try to trust my gut and like to believe most people are inherently good. I like to believe most people would treat my children the way they would like there own to be treated. When I have other kids stay at my house I feel responsible. I thought this went without saying but apparently not, thus the need for this law. Corey really was so special and truly missed. I also believe the way the family reacted to there own neglegence has caused my sister and her family even more needless, senseless pain. I believe forgiveness is the key to a broken heart but they have made that so much harder for Corey's family by not showing any remorse. Corey was a valued, respected, loved, genuine human being and most of all a piece of my sister's heart. He deserves to be recognized and I hope as a catalyst for change for other trusting parents.
Sincerely, Jennifer Carter

I have been saying this for a long time now. I think parents should be held accountable for thier childrens actions. Some parents simply don't want to parent, I'm afraid that it has come that we society has to make parents parent thier children. I totally agree!!

Hello Randy, I definitely understand your point of view. But it really doesn't matter if they had permission to drive the car or not, or if there was proof the parent knew or not. A parent should be accountable for the actions of a 13 year old that is under their supervision. When a parent has the friend of a child at their home they are responsible for that child as well, and should be held accountable, especially in cases like this where a vehicle and deaths are involved. Thank you for sharing your views.

I totally agree with this if a parent allows someone elses child to spend the night they should be held accountable if something happens by allowing the child to spend the night they are taking responsibility for that childs safety.

I am sorry, but I have a problem with holding a person accountable for another's actions. our society is having a hard enough time accepting responsibility for its own actions. If you can show that the parent knew that their child was taking the car, fine take action, until then you are out of luck.