TBH, most people don't get the `in loco parentis` bit of school. It's maddening that there are comments from well-educated, smart and intelligent people in this

TBH, most people don't get the `in loco parentis` bit of school. It's maddening that there are comments from well-educated, smart and intelligent people in this thread who are wondering if it is legal for the school to dole out punishment to kids. Look up the relevant legislation in your jurisdiction; dig deep enough and you will find either explicit legislation or case-law confirming that it is legal, usually with the phrase `in loco parentis`. Any on the spot decision that needs to be made with regard to the child, the school can make it with no requirement for input or consent from the parents. Trust me, you don't want it a different way, else one day you are going to be asking the school either a question along the lines of "Why did you wait for a parent callback before you took action?" or a question along the lines of "Why are you requiring my response to these questions every single day?"