Should parents be held accountable for violent crimes carried out by children? 7 hours 54 minutes 22 seconds ago Wednesday, June 09 2021 Jun 9, 2021 June 09, 2021 5:30 PM June 09, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE – In the wake of a triple murder that left a toddler dead, many are discussing an increase in violence among kids and whether parents should be held accountable. The Executive Director at Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center says it's a complicated diagnosis and every case is different, but there's usually competing instincts at play. “There’s the instinct to do the right thing, but it’s competing with the instinct to protect your child,” said Toni Bankston.