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parental

[puh-ren-tl] / pəˈrɛn tl /


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Parental responsibility in mass shootings has come increasingly under the spotlight in recent years.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

After tapping Parental Controls, you’ll be prompted to invite a family member.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Charlotte Stirling-Reed, a child and baby nutritionist, spoke to the CBeebies Parental Helpline about the best ways to manage it and said it's important not to blame yourself.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Parental Advisory warnings have been issued for less sensitive material.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

Local Teen Trapped in Parental Vortex of Expectation and Disappointment, Doesn’t Expect to Be Rescued The nice thing about having an overachieving asshole for an older brother is that it takes the pressure off.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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