In: Psychology
Answer one of the following questions. 250-word synopsis.
Consider the question of “attractive nuisance” -- under the law in the United States, one who sets up an attractive nuisance is liable for the damage it may cause. An example of an attractive nuisance is an unfenced swimming pool in a neighborhood with many children. If a child sneaks onto your property, gets into the pool, and drowns, you will be held liable. Is this fair?
A corporation is often defined as an artificial being (or artificial person) created by law. Can we, therefore, expect a corporation to act according to the same standards that we would expect a person to follow; specifically, can we apply ethical standards to a corporation?
You rent an off-campus apartment with several friends. Each of you has your own rental agreement with the landlord covering your room and a share of the common areas. One of your friends decides to leave and works out arrangements with the landlord (the only person to whom he or she had a legal obligation), but you do not find out they are gone until you see that their room is empty and that the microwave they brought is gone from the kitchen. Have they done the right thing?
Attractive nuisance is a part of law of torts of United States and it states that for children will not be held responsible for trespassing into someone’s property and if any damage is done to the child then the owner of that property will be punished.
Children especially young children have a tendency to explore the world around them. It is only through exploration they learn new things. It is the duty of the significant other or the caregiver to protect the child from impending danger. One cannot leave the children unattended because they are vulnerable and prone to accidents. Therefore, it is the duty of the significant others to protect them.
The presence of this law is very much thoughtful, because as adults we have the responsibility to give an enabling environment to the child which is safe and aids in learning and exploration. One’s freedom should not put someone else’s life at stake.
The landowner may put certain warning signs on his property which frees him/her from the liability of the damage caused to the child but posting a sign to warn children regarding the danger on the property will not work when the children harmed are too young to read or comprehend it Usually the landowner must take some more affirmative steps to protect children from the impending danger.
Therefore, I would like to conclude that attractive nuisance is justified and should be a part of law in other countries also.