Acts of vandalism resulting in damage to real or personal property within the village have increased, posing a threat to the value of property and the welfare of residents. It is in the best interests of the village that such acts be prosecuted by the village as a local offense; that penalties therefor be imposed which are related to the nature of the act and the type of offender; and that parents or legal guardians of minors who allow such acts to be committed by such minor be held criminally responsible for the failure to prevent the commission of such acts. The diligent pursuit of such interests will tend to increase parental supervision of minors and reduce the incidence of juvenile vandalism, thus advancing the welfare of residents of the village. (1965 Code § 9-1-51)