parental

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By the age of 10, helped by a precisely plotted parental diary, Jarrell-Searcy had tried gymnastics, baseball, soccer, basketball and swimming.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“For younger or beginner investors, having parental visibility or approval can be helpful in guiding decision-making and reinforcing good habits,” Tobin said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Congress for years has debated legislation to protect teens online, including stronger parental controls and privacy settings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But the reach of this new parental right remains unclear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The parental instinct varies as widely on Gethen as anywhere.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin