That is a far cry from the attitude that began in the 1960s, when schools washed their hands of the responsibility of taking care of students in schools. During and before the 1950s, colleges operating under the concept of loco parentis , became the caretakers to college age kids when parents were not around. But after the student movement of the 1960s, students asserted many of their adult rights by marching on campuses and going to war. This translated into an attitude that schools had no legal responsibilities Now schools are assuming liability. Some see the change in public opinion much the same as attitude changes toward drinking and driving and the use of seat belts in cars.
Universities are very smart organizations.
They have responded very quickly and have begun to manage the risks. ABC News Internet Ventures. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Internet Safety Information applicable to this site.