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"To stand in loco parentis means that the teacher has the authority and the duty to guide, correct and punish the child in the accomplishment of educational objectives. The teacher is the substitute for the parent."
—The Law of Schools, Students and Teachers, In a Nutshell, 2nd Ed.

parens patriae.
Latin, parent of the country : the state in its capacity as the legal guardian of persons not sui juris and without natural guardians, as the heir to persons without natural heirs, and as the protector of all citizens unable to protect themselves. Example: because the State is supposed to proceed in respect of the child as parens patriae and not as adversary -- Kent v. United States, 383 U.S. 541 (1966).
—Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996

slave.
1 a person who is completely dominated by some influence, habit, person, etc. 3 a person who slaves; drudge.
—Websters New World Dictionary

"Government control of Communications and Transportation."
—The Communist Manifesto, 6th Plank

sui juris.
Latin, of one's own right 1: having full legal capacity to act on one's own behalf: not subject to the authority of another 2: qualified to enjoy full rights of citizenship (as of holding public office or serving on a jury).
—Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996

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