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Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions

Authors: Nwosu Jonathan , Augusta Olaore , & Israel olaore

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Developing Country Studies

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In Ioco parentis or literally "in the place of the parent" is a legal doctrine that, historically, charged individuals
caring for minors (including schools and camps) with the same rights, duties, and obligations possessed by the
child's parents — most commonly in the area of discipline or conduct. Is doctrine in loco parentis still a valid
principle for engaging the active relationship between tertiary institutions and parents of colleges and university
students in the twenty first century? What are the historical antecedents to the current status of care and
responsibility of university administrators for students under their watch? Is it worth while to wait for law suits
before putting in place measures that safe guard students while in the care of the university? This article
examines the doctrine of in loco parentis, (in place of the parents) in its historical context in the United States in
comparison with the local Nigerian experience. Eleven recommendations emerge on how best to implement the
doctrine in light of legal battles brought against institutions by parents who lose their children to death or sustain
serious injuries while under the care of the institution.

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Nwosu,J. ,A. ,I. . (0000). Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions, 4 (), 88-88.

Nwosu,J. ,A. ,I. . "Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions" 4, no (), (0000): 88-88.

Nwosu,J. and ,A. and ,I. and . (0000). Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions, 4 (), pp88-88.

NwosuJ, A, I, . Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions. 0000, 4 ():88-88.

Nwosu,Jonathan , ,Augusta Olaore , and ,Israel olaore . "Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions", 4 . (0000) : 88-88.

N.Jonathan .Augusta Olaore & .Israel olaore , "Towards Effective Implementation of in-Loco Parentis in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions" vol.4, no., pp. 88-88, 0000.

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