plural of parental unit

The parent or parents present in a family, considered as a unit. / (informal, often derogatory) A parent.

simple past tense and past participle of grand-parent

plural of parent nuclide

The coercion of a child into behaving in a hostile or fearful manner toward one of the parents.

(informal) A non-custodial parent who eludes disciplinary responsibilities over their children and pampers them with treats or gifts.

A member of one of the married couples employed to look after residents in a cottage home.

(derogatory) A parent who intervenes to prevent their child from facing obstacles and difficulties.

simple past tense and past participle of single parent

A biological parent of an adopted child.