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Significance of Parent

The term "Parent" encompasses various meanings across different disciplines. In Jyotisha, it refers to the influence of the fourth house on parental wellbeing. Vedanta defines parents as biological contributors to a child's lineage, while Dharmashastra sees them as the sources of a son. Mahayana regards parents symbolically as embodiments of compassion. In Theravada, they are family members providing resources to nuns. Historically, parents are critiqued for stifling children's growth. In science, parents are identified as caregivers influencing children's decisions and cognitive development.1
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Synonyms: Guardian, Mother, Father, Guardian angel, Protector, Progenitor, Ancestor

In Dutch: Ouder; In Spanish: Padre; In Finnish: Vanhempi; In German: Elternteil; In Malay: Ibu bapa

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Buddhist concept of 'Parent'

Hindu concept of 'Parent'

The concept of Parent in local and regional sources

The concept of Parent in scientific sources