Loco parentis is practiced in every school in the United States. The term loco parentis means "in the place of a parent." Teachers practice loco parentis by acting as if they were a parent of their students. Teachers are expected to put their life on the line to protect their students. Safety of the students is the teacher's number one priority. The practice of loco parentis is what keeps students safe at school, and it should continue to be practiced.

The practice of loco parentis is used to promote the common welfare of all students. Teachers should strive to protect all students so they will have equal opportunities in life. The Core Democratic Value of the Common Good expresses the reason for loco parentis in schools. If a teacher was to allow his or her students to fight in the halls, and injure others, it would not be...