In Loco Parentis

Intentional Tort

(in loh-coh pah-rent-iss) Latin for “instead of a parent” or “in place of a parent,” this phrase identifies a foster parent, a county custodial agency or a boarding school which is taking care of a minor, including protecting his/her rights. thus, boys’ town is legally in loco parentis to johnny boarder, aged 15, if and when he needs legal help.

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