Parents

Definition

Parents are individuals who have a biological or legal relationship with a child and are responsible for their upbringing and care.

Related terms

Parenting Styles:

The different approaches that parents take in raising their children, such as authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, or neglectful parenting.

Attachment Theory:

The psychological theory that explores the emotional bonds formed between infants and their primary caregivers (often parents) and how these bonds influence development.

Nature vs. Nurture: The ongoing debate about whether human behavior is primarily influenced by genetic factors (nature) or environmental factors (nurture), including parental influences.