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parent

[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /


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Still, the episode illustrates how rumors and reputational associations can drive real-world decisions by parents and school officials in an era of heightened concern about data security and institutional trust.

From Salon

So while the parents watched “Dallas” or “The Cosby Show” in the living room, the kids might be watching cartoons on smaller sets in their own rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rachel Reid addressed this in an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, explaining that while she didn’t initially write Shane as neurodivergent, after her own experience parenting a neurodivergent child, she came to see him differently.

From Salon

Steve grew up on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, where his parents were missionaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also cares for his aging parents, whose public pensions amount to the equivalent of $2 a month.

From Los Angeles Times