The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this Article, and any parent or guardian authorizing or knowingly permitting such violation shall, upon conviction, thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition of the penalties provided for by this Article. (M.C. 1963, sec. 20.715 and Ch. 20A.)