Parental

/pəˈrɛntəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to a parent or parents.

The parental guidance suggested by the movie rating system is essential for younger viewers.

Concerning the responsibilities and roles of a parent.

Parental involvement in a child's education has been shown to improve their academic outcomes.

Referring to the authority or jurisdiction of a parent.

The parental rights of the mother were upheld in the custody battle.

From Old French 'parental', from Latin 'parentalis', from 'parens' meaning 'parent'.

parental guidance

Advice or information given by parents.

parental leave

Time off from work granted to a parent for the birth or adoption of a child.

parental rights

Legal rights granted to parents to make decisions concerning their children.

parent

A person who has a child or children.

guardian

A person who protects or defends something.

offspring

A person's child or children.

Parental advisory

The parental advisory sticker on the album indicates explicit content.

Helicopter parent

She's such a helicopter parent, always hovering over her kids.