Hamid, a fourteen-year-old boy, is arrested by a police officer for possession of beer. The officer holds Hamid in custody for a day and releases him with a warning. In this scenario, the officer is acting _____.

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The officer is acting "in loco parentis," which means in the place of a parent, as they are taking responsibility for Hamid's welfare by detaining him and giving a warning instead of harsher legal action.

Hamid, a Fourteen-Year-Old Boy, Is Arrested by a Police Officer