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parents vs parent

Both 'parents' and 'parent' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Parents' refers to two or more people who have a child or children, while 'parent' refers to a single person who has a child or children.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 905 views

parents

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'parents' when referring to two or more people who have a child or children.

Examples:

The parents attended the school meeting together.
My parents are coming to visit next week.

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At night Koike even counsels my so-called parents.
And your parents would never forgive me.
I invited your parents as always.
Our parents ditched us for maui.
Hundreds of parents have called, concerned about teachers.
Clearly these are not our parents.
People have one set of parents.
Blonde-haired kid from two dark-haired parents.
Your parents have chosen Valmont to make you...
Their parents made them promise to keep the business.
3 terrified children screaming for their murdered parents.
Our parents are wonderful people - solid, even-keeled.
His foster parents treat him like dirt.
Childless, estranged from his parents.
Strange time to visit your parents.
We have children visiting their parents.
Your parents, something they could say.
People are old and their parents.
Children are separated from their parents.
Just like we ignored our parents.

Alternatives:

mother and father
mom and dad
guardians
caretakers
family members

parent

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'parent' when referring to a single person who has a child or children.

Examples:

She is a dedicated parent who always puts her children first.
As a single parent, he has to juggle work and childcare.

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Gestapo tried to declare me an unfit parent.
Maybe an abusive parent or sibling.
I was born to be a parent.
Not every parent wants their child.
You... cared for a dysfunctional parent.
One parent's signature is enough.
Every parent is afraid of screwing up.
Every parent wants their child home.
Awful wise for a new parent.
We can ask for parent volunteers.
Every parent feels jealous and insecure sometimes about their kid.
A revered Twi'lek heirloom passed from parent to child through generations.
The twins then started spending alternate weeks with either parent.
Every parent thinks their child is above average.
Sophie claimed she's nicholas's true parent.
Welcome to being a parent of a preteen/teenager.
No parent needs gratitude for saving their child.
Being a parent - Distrust towards children.
Kids know when something's bugging the parent.
Every unmarried parent there appreciated the suggestion.

Alternatives:

mother
father
guardian
caretaker
family member

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