parental concern
[/pəˈrentəl kənˈsɜːrn/]
nounpl: parental concerns
preocupação parental
1. worry or anxiety expressed by parents about their children's wellbeing, education, health, behavior, or development
Parental concern about screen time has increased significantly in recent years.
A preocupação parental com o tempo de tela aumentou significativamente nos últimos anos.
2. formal expression of worry raised by parents to school administrators, healthcare providers, or other institutions
The teacher addressed the parental concerns during the parent-teacher conference.
A professora abordou as preocupações parentais durante a reunião de pais e mestres.
3. collective anxiety of parents as a demographic group regarding societal issues affecting children
Parental concerns about bullying have led to new school policies.
As preocupações parentais sobre bullying levaram a novas políticas escolares.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'parental concern' is commonly used in educational settings, healthcare, and policy discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in formal communications between schools and families. In the USA, it frequently relates to discussions about school curricula, safety, and social issues. The phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on parental involvement in child-rearing across both societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
express parental concern
address parental concerns
raise parental concerns
alleviate parental concerns
parental concern about something
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