Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 9 > Chapter 2 > § 31-9-2-101.5 Indiana Code 31-9-2-101.5. “Reasonable and prudent parent standard” Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Sec. 101.5. “Reasonable and prudent parent standard”, for purposes of IC 31-27, IC 31-34, and IC 31-37, means the standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interests of a child. As added by P.L.104-2015, SEC.9. Previous sectionNext section Chapter 2 Contents Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!