responsible adult, an appropriate adult

When I was 23, my roommate and I saw an ad in the classified section of the newspaper where we worked: “one dog, small, spotted, free to good home.” We were charmed by his bouncy mien, his speckled coat and his needlelike teeth. We named him Wendell. When my roommate moved on, this 11-pound rat terrier became my guy, and I became, slowly but surely, his responsible adult.

我23歲時，我和室友在本報的分類廣告上看到了一則廣告：「一條有斑點的小狗，尋找好人家。」我們被他活潑的舉止、身上的斑點和針一樣尖的牙齒迷住了。我們給他起名叫溫德爾(Wendell)。室友搬走後，這隻11磅（5公斤）重的捕鼠梗犬成了我的夥伴，我緩慢而確定地變成了他的成年監護人。

Appropriate adult - Wikipedia

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In English law, an appropriate adult is a parent, guardian or social worker; or if no person matching this is available, any responsible person over 18. The term was introduced as part of the policing reforms in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and applies in England and Wales. In England and Wales, an appropriate adult must be called by police whenever they detain or interview a child (Under the age of 18) or vulnerable adult. They must be present for a range of police ...

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What is  responsible adult for a minor? - Club Training Australia

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2012/09/08 - When you work in licensed premises in an RSA role, you need to know that some licensed premises allow minors into their venues if they are accompanied by a “responsible adult.” So what exactly is a responsible adult? In Queensland, a responsible adult in relation to a minor is: A parent; A stepparent; A guardian; A person who has parental rights or responsibilities in relation to the minor, e.g. looking after a friend's children. In Queensland, this does not include an ...