parental

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The letter called the scale a “continuous measure of socioeconomic disadvantage” that includes parental income and education, growing up in a medically underserved area and other socioeconomic variables.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As Ms. Carr shows, the parental perspective of what is happening may not impinge upon what siblings think is happening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple also touted its parental controls as tech companies face increasing pressure worldwide on child safety and screen addiction.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"There is still a chance that in the future, he could come and try and start claiming parental rights and take us through a court case," admitted Tianna.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The hybrid character” was not intermediate but “resembled one of the parental forms,” he wrote.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee