text: how much can i sue a parent for her son attacking my son and knocking his tooth out in the state of pa? my son (8yrs old) was attacked by a neighborhood menace whose 9yrs old and knocked out his adult front tooth. the police said because he was 9 he could not be charged. they said if he was to be charged he would be charged with simple assault so basically he got away with it. he makes fun of my son, gets other ppl to bother him because of it. he also got in trouble with the police for shoplifting at the unimart. to top it off, he shows no remorse by making up a rap song that goes .. im a g .. im a g .. the cops cant touch me! i stole from the store my mama did nothing to me!  i was so upset when i heard this. he gets no discipline at home and now has moved to another part of the state. with the help of the internet i found out where she lives but now i dont know how to sue this lady for pain and suffering for my son. he has been to the er .. been back n forth to the dentist because the filling they put falls out. he has also been made fun of in school and feels sad all the time. help im a sorry to hear about your tragedy. it sure sounds like your neighbor's son has a serious problem that requires immediate attention. depending on the mental status of that nine year old, the courts should be able to do something to compensate you for the damage. if he is evaluated by a professional and the results come back normal, you can charge for simple assoult. if not, you can still charge because ultimately, the parents of an ill child are responsable for any intentional damages caused by him. i suggest you speak with the chief of your police station, explain to him what happened and what you want done. if this doesnt help, go a step further up the ladder until you resolve the problem. bulling has no excuse. best wishes.