Parental
(adjective)
- Of or relating to a parent or parents.
- Relating to or typical of a parent in relation to a child.
- Having the qualities of a parent.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french parental or late latin parentalis, from latin parens, parent- "father or mother".
Examples:
- She had a strong parental instinct.
- Parental guidance is recommended for this movie.
- The school has a parental advisory committee.
- He had a parental attitude towards his younger siblings.
- The book offers parental advice on how to raise a child.