But extreme in loco parentis protection of legal adults from their own stupid decisions is a sick and dangerous idea, and one that's destined not just to fail but to backfire. |
Under the Religion and Religious Organizations Act, where a child is under the age of 16 the choice of religion is reserved for the parents or those in loco parentis. |
Duty of care: Schools have an additional responsibility to act in loco parentis, or in the place of parents, because they have charge of children. |
In two other cases, it is likely that the defendant was a father or in loco parentis to the complainant. |
Cameron is in essence assuming the role of in loco parentis in relation to almost every household in Britain. |
Most of the American and Canadian decisions allow access to parents who stand in loco parentis. |