Do your parents know vs Does your parent know

The correct phrase is 'do your parents know?' because 'parents' is a plural noun, so the verb 'do' should be used in the question. 'Does your parent know?' is incorrect because 'parent' is singular and does not match the plural subject 'your.'

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Do your parents know

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone's parents are aware of something. It is the correct form when referring to multiple parents.

Examples:

Do your parents know about the party?
Do your parents know you're here?
Do your parents know where you are?
Do your parents know about your grades?
Do your parents know you're dating someone?

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Do your parents know that you hang out with the Espada Ardiente?
Do your parents know you've been out on a school night, Chantelle?
Tell me, do your parents know you're here?
Now, ladies, one more time, do your parents know that you're here, either of you?
Do your parents know you're here?
Like, do your parents know I'm black?
I mean, well, you know, how much do they know about me, like, do your parents know I'm black?
Do your parents know that? It's really fine.
Do your parents know that you're Ramones?
Do your parents know where you are?
Do your parents know about this?
Do your parents know you're here?
Do your parents know that you're pregnant?
Do your parents know about this?
Do your parents know about this?
Do your parents know we went to the bar?
Do your parents know about this, Lisa?
Do your parents know my parents are black?

Does your parent know

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Why not I think you want to make your parents know.
Riles, please tell me right now that both your parents know we're getting married.
I let your parents know because you agreed
Do your parents know that? It's really fine.
Your parents know you're here, cacciatore?
Do your parents know that you're Ramones?
Do your parents know where you are?
Your parents know people in the area?
But all your parents know is that their beloved daughter is about to get hitched in France to a short-sighted handyman called Norval.
Until your parents know, you will never see that punch for what it really was.
Until your parents know, you will never see that punch for what it really was.
Your parents know you're hitchhiking?
In My Experience, Parents Know Everything.
Your parents know that you're hanging out with boys, drinking and smoking?
Okay, but your parents know, right?
Do your parents know about this?
Flynn, your parents know you're here in America, right?
Do your parents know you're here?
Your parents know the company you keep?
Do your parents know that you're pregnant?

Alternatives:

Does your parent know?
Is your parent aware?
Is your parent informed?
Is your parent conscious?
Is your parent cognizant?

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