In Loco Parentis

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What is In Loco Parentis?

The term in loco parentis, Latin for "in the place of a parent" refers to the care and control of the children by a person or organization, not the natural parent, in the absence of formal legal approval. This is temporary in character and does not connote parental rights.

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