User blog comment:Dispelling Mage/Chapter: In the Moment of Silence (474) - Review/@comment-112.198.98.88-20160227062702/@comment-25111584-20160227090041

@Nick: As you said, Zeref is guilty because he can actually easily stop the Demons' actions, but doesn't bother. And... that's actually incredibly severe. Think.

I'm sorry, but the comparison to real world criminals and their parents is ridiculous. The parents can't really do anything other than plead with their offspring. Zeref can effortlessly track them down (presumably) and destroy them with a snap of his fingers. There's a huge difference.

Plus, he knew what Tartaros were up to and still didn't really bother. Actually, he obviously knew all his Demons were monsters, but didn't really do anything, so even Gray's situation can be chalked up (partially, admittedly) to him. Absolving Zeref is far too biased. Not saying you're doing that, but many people actually do 'cuz, "Parents shouldn't be held responsible for the crimes of their progeny."