(A) It is the continuous duty of the parent of any minor to exercise reasonable control to prevent the minor from committing any delinquent act.
(B) No parent of any minor shall fail to exercise reasonable parental control over the minor. The exercise of reasonable parental control shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Taking reasonable steps to insure that minors for whom the Parent has responsibility do not commit delinquent acts.
(2) Keeping controlled substances out of the home and out of the possession of the minor, except those drugs duly prescribed by a licensed physician or other authorized medical professional.
(3) Keeping firearms out of the possession of the minor, except those used for hunting in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and with the knowledge and supervision of a parent.
(4) Requiring the minor to observe the curfew ordinance of the city.
(5) Requiring the minor to attend regular school sessions and forbidding the minor to be absent from class without parental or school permission.
(6) Arranging proper supervision for the minor when the parent is absent.
(7) Forbidding the minor from willfully or maliciously destroying property belonging to another person.
(8) Forbidding the minor from knowingly possessing stolen property.
(9) Forbidding the minor from possessing alcoholic beverages, and/or tobacco products.
(10) Seeking help from the appropriate governmental authorities or private agencies in handling or controlling the minor when necessary.
(11) Assisting or cooperating with governmental authorities in their efforts to handle or control the minor, including the production of the minor for court appointments and hearings.
(Ord. 2010-5, passed 5-11-2010) Penalty, see § 135.999