Is There an Obligation of Hashavas Aveidah on an Item Lost by a Child?

Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org Question: In my development, there are many scooters, coats, toys, etc., which were obviously dropped by children. Do I have to pick up and return all of these lost items? Answer: The truth is that anything knowingly entrusted to a child has the status of an aveidah m’daas. The Mishnah in Bava Basra (87b) discusses a case where a parent sends a child with a jug to purchase oil from a storekeeper. If the jug fa...