Parental rights

A modern way of saying "I think children are their parent's property." The term is typically used as a dog whistle to defend the ability of parents to abuse transgender children. It is also sometimes used by child predators to justify sexually abusing children.

"I'm not a bigot, but I do believe in parental rights."

Parental rights by Sl0wpoke September 21, 2023

parental panpipes 

When your elderly relatives stay and you hear a long reverberating silentish note from the bathroom.

"oh I think I can hear the magical sounds of the parental panpipes".

parental panpipes by twistedinferno October 9, 2023

manned parenthood 

Similar to planned parenthood, but just for men.

Person A: Hey man, I think you spilled glue all over the kitchen floor during arts and crafts night.

Person B: Dude, it wasn't arts and crafts night....and that's not glue. Don't go crab walking in there unless you want to get pregmant.

Person A: Oh snap! Too late. I better get myself to manned parenthood.

manned parenthood by the teej April 28, 2009

Burst Parenting 

A parenting method with a mostly negative connotation. The parent ignores the child completely, acting like they don't exist until one small issue arises that is forced upon them by someone else and then the parent bursts into action, usually an over-reaction, until the issue is resolved. Afterwords, returning to their comatose parenting state.

Did you see that woman over-react when that man told her what her child did to him? She must subscribe to the burst parenting method

Burst Parenting by basspumpkins April 8, 2010

single parent deal

When a person is able to date/marry somebody who would normally be way out of their league, because they don't care that the person has children. Single parents are often desperate to find somebody who does not mind being around their kids, and therefore will lower their standards for a potential romantic partner.

Seth: "Woah, is that really Jason's new girlfriend?"

Larry: "Yeah."

Seth: "She's gorgeous! And I heard that she got promoted at her job and pretty decent money now. What i she doing with him?"

Larry: "She says that he's great with her kids. He got the single parent deal."

single parent deal by Lavender12 May 19, 2015

Submarine parent

Parent who lurks beneath the surface but emerges unexpectedly just at the right time.

Mike's mom won't leave him alone, she's a real helicopter parent. Unlike his dad, who gives him space unless stuff goes wrong."

"I admit, I'm a submarine parent. My job as a parent is to have fun with my daughters while letting them explore and learn natural consequences. " Silvana Clark

Submarine parent by TTZman October 6, 2015

House parent 

A parent that is high strung, obsessive and over protective. A do-gooder and know it all.

Sheila, the PTA president is such a house parent.

House parent by Guad or Ed's March 16, 2017