in loco parentis

adverb | \ in-ˈlō-kō-pə-ˈren-tis \ | in lo·co pa·ren·tis

1. : in the place of a parent either parent of a minor, guardian, or a person standing in loco parentis to the minor —Code of Alabama

   Note: In order for a person to be considered in loco parentis, he or she must have intentionally assumed the rights and duties of a parent.