As used in this chapter, certain terms shall be defined as follows unless the context clearly dictates otherwise:
Any act which constitutes a violation of the penal laws or ordinances of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the City of Harrisburg, including moving traffic violations.
Any minor who is convicted or adjudged a juvenile delinquent for committing two or more criminal acts within any twenty-four-month period.
Any person under the age of 18 years residing with a parent or parents or who, while not residing with his or her father or mother, resides in another place with the permission of his or her father or mother.
The father, mother, or legal guardian of a minor or any other person having the custody of a minor, or with whom such minor resides, or any other adult with whom a minor may be found to be residing, or any father or mother who gives consent to a minor to reside elsewhere than with such father or mother.
Failure by a parent or parents to exercise reasonable parental control over a minor as a result of which such minor commits any criminal act, or for any parent to allow or encourage a minor to commit any criminal act or to become delinquent as provided by the laws of the commonwealth.