OK, I realize it's been months since this fun debate (hee hee), but I noticed something in a letter home to my mother about my younger brothers that triggered a memory of this conversation. The school district DID claim that en loco parentis was theirs, and gave it as a reason as to WHY parents had to call in with an excuse BEFORE coming to pick up their child. My only thought was, "Uh-oh, if they are claiming that, they are claiming a lot of rights they don't really have to our children."

Anyhow, thought it was interesting, especially for those of us looking for reasons to home school these days (I had plenty already, but you know).

I think she already called them on it, so no need to worry about her school district in particular at the moment! But, it'd be interesting to know what the other districts in this country really believe is their right with our children.