Is the guardian required to pay a fidyah (ransom payment) for a prohibited act committed by a child?

The questioner : If a child commits a prohibited act that necessitates the shedding of blood, is there anything required of his guardian?

The Shaykh : The correct view is that there is nothing required in this case, because the intentional act of a child is considered an error, and as we mentioned previously, no fidyah (ransom payment) is required for an error. Just as this child does not commit a sin, no fidyah (ransom payment) is required of him. So, if this child, for example, shaves his head or commits any prohibited act that is permissible for him, there is nothing required of him. However, his guardian is required to teach him and make it clear to him that this is not permissible.