parental

/pəˈrɛntəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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