In Switzerland, a person with parental authority is someone who holds legal custody of a child. This person bears full responsibility for the child’s care, upbringing, health, and property. In most cases, this refers to both parents or a sole custodian, always prioritizing the child’s well‑being, as stipulated in the Swiss Civil Code (SCC).
This means, in practical terms, that you cannot simply go to the cinema with older colleagues if you are not old enough to watch the film.