This text attempts to present the legal structure of parental authority. It is a historical description. Describes all elements of parental responsibility. Both substantive and procedural issues. First and foremost, in the text, parental authority was introduced in Polish law. The analysis has been subjected to the following terms: parental control, the content of power, deprivation, suspension, restriction and cessation of parental authority. The boundaries of that power are outlined. The problem of the Polish law concerning the family. The most important issues related to mutual rights and family responsibilities and relationships between parents and children who are not dependent on parental responsibility are discussed. The basic features of proper parental responsibility are shown. The issue of parental responsibility has been approximated.
