parental
/pəˈrɛntəl/
adjective
- Relating to a parent or parents.
- The school requires parental consent for field trips.
- She took a leave of absence for parental reasons.
- Parental guidance is recommended for this movie.
- Characteristic of or suitable for a parent; protective, caring, or authoritative.
- Her parental instincts kicked in when she saw the child in danger.
- He spoke with a parental tone of concern.
- The teacher's role is partly parental, especially for younger students.