parental figure

Examples (10)

• She has always been a strong parental figure in his life.
• After his father left, his uncle became his primary parental figure.
• The teacher acted as a parental figure for many of the students.
• Many children who grow up without parents seek a parental figure elsewhere.
• He looked up to his coach as a mentor and a parental figure.
• The lack of a stable parental figure can affect a child's development.
• Grandparents often step in to serve as a parental figure when needed.
• She found a parental figure in her older neighbor who gave her advice.
• Being a parental figure involves more than just providing financial support.
• The protagonist spends the whole movie searching for a reliable parental figure.