Significance of Parent
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
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Parent'
In Buddhism, "Parent" signifies both familial connections allowing monks like Thullananda to share robe material without transgression and symbolizes the compassion of a bodhisattva, embodying love and altruism towards all beings.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Symbolic of the bodhisattva's compassion, where all beings are regarded with love and altruistic care.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun� rules)
(1) Family members to whom the nun Thullananda can give recluses' robe-material without incurring an offence.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Parent'
In Hinduism, "Parent" signifies the biological father and mother, reflects astrological influences affecting their well-being, and represents primary contributors to a child's genetic and spiritual heritage.
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) One of the biological contributors to a child's genetics and spiritual lineage.[3]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The father and mother from whom a son is bought.[4]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The munthaha, afflicted by malefics in the fourth house, makes danger for the parents, as mentioned in the text.[5]
The concept of Parent in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Parent" in the text denotes individuals responsible for children's upbringing, criticized for instilling poor manners and exerting excessive control, which ultimately stifles the children's personal development and growth.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) These are the people that the text blames for the lack of good manners, and who exercise undue domination over their children, hindering their growth.[6]
The concept of Parent in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Parent" highlights the significant role of caregivers in a child's life, influencing decisions, awareness of health conditions, and fostering cognitive development at home. Parents are pivotal in children's participation and overall upbringing.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The text emphasizes the role of adults in raising and supporting children in this context.[7] (2) These may easily ignore daytime sleepiness. The parents may not be aware of the condition.[8] (3) These are the primary caregivers of children, and they teach the aforementioned cognitive function at home.[9] (4) Parents are individuals who were participants in the study, accompanying their children in the ward and influencing their children's participation in decision-making processes.[10] (5) These individuals played a significant role in influencing the students' decision to enter medical school, often influencing the decision to enter medical school.[11]