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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 • 898 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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