Parenting
/ˈpɛərəntɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal responsibility and rights a person has over a child, including care, custody, and control, typically vested in a parent or guardian.
The court awarded sole parenting rights to the mother based on the child's best interests.
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Commentary
Parenting in legal contexts focuses on responsibilities and rights regarding child welfare, distinct from informal or social definitions of parenting.
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