parental duty
[pəˈrentəl ˈduːti]
nounpl: parental duties
dever parental
1. A legal or moral obligation that a parent has toward their child, including providing care, support, education, and upbringing
It is the parental duty to ensure children receive proper education and healthcare.
É dever parental garantir que as crianças recebam educação e cuidados de saúde adequados.
2. The responsibilities and obligations inherent in being a parent, including nurturing, protection, and guidance
Parental duties extend beyond financial support to emotional and psychological care.
Os deveres parentais vão além do suporte financeiro até os cuidados emocionais e psicológicos.
3. Legal responsibilities defined by law that parents must fulfill regarding their children's welfare and development
The court emphasized the parental duty to protect children from harm.
O tribunal enfatizou o dever parental de proteger as crianças de danos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, parental duty is a fundamental legal and social concept. In Brazil, 'dever parental' or 'responsabilidade parental' is particularly emphasized in family law and the Brazilian Civil Code. In the USA, parental duty is central to custody arrangements, child support laws, and family court decisions. The concept reflects cultural values prioritizing child welfare and family stability.
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