Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic in loco parentis? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post lorenextdoor Posted at 6:54 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 I'm looking to marry an Egyptian man this summer, but I am only 17.  On the american embassy of egypt website, it says that we can legally marry if I have someone spprove the marriage for me.  It says my parent, guardian, or someone in loco parentis.  What does this mean particularly?  Could I have his mother or father approve?

Replies Dissilusioned Posted at 6:59 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 Lololol. You are so the Egyptian middle aged man in your IB. Dissilusioned Posted at 6:58 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 No. Loco parentis just means in place of a parent. If you still have parents, then you can't get married unless they approve it. Innuendo Girl Posted at 6:56 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 It means someone in place of a parent who takes on parental duties. I think. Special Agent Orange Posted at 6:55 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 in loco parentis means the parent or guardian who is responsible for you. could also be a teacher, or somebody who is in charge of you in place of your mother or father. i believe its latin... if not my bad. honeybee3333 Posted at 6:55 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 in loco parentis means legal guardian. not related. I hope thats what you were asking. k14nk Posted at 6:55 pm on Nov. 26, 2008 dont marry him,You posted this before....RUN AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN! All 6 previous replies displayed.