Parent

Parent is a family relationship that applies to:

a woman who has given birth to a child (a mother)
a man who has impregnated the mother (a biological father)
a man who is the mother's husband (a legal father, irrespective of biological fatherhood)
a man or woman who has adopted a child

Legally, parents have special responsibilites for their underage children, as well as a few special rights.

A parent's parent is a grandparent. A parent's brother is an uncle while a parent's sister is an aunt.

Articles related to Relationships
Family	Brother • Sister • Father • Mother • Child • Son • Daughter • Spouse • Husband • Wife • Sibling • Parent • Parenting • Parent's rights • Parent's responsibilities • Guardian • in loco parentis • Engagement • Wedding
Relatives	Grandfather • Grandmother • Uncle • Aunt • Nephew • Niece • Cousin • Girlfriend • Grandson • Granddaughter • In-law • babysitter / child
Relationships	Dating • Dominant-Submissive • Friendships • Boyfriend • Girlfriend • Military Camaraderie
Non-emotional	Chaperone • Omiai {matchmaker} • Matron • Tutor
Non-family	Boss/employee • Neighbor • Orphan • Unpartnered

See also