parent consent

Adult guardian permission

Parent consent is permission granted by a parent or legal guardian, typically required before a minor can participate in activities, receive medical treatment, or have personal information collected.

Schools seek parent consent for field trips; websites require it before gathering data from children under thirteen.

Also called parental consent.

The form requires parent consent before surgery.

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Opposites
who decides

parent consentstate custody

Government holds legal guardianship

government oversight · ward of the state

permission vs. prohibition

parent consentopt-out

Choose not to participate

consent vs. autonomy

parent consentpersonal autonomy

Control over one's choices

emancipation · age of majority · bodily autonomy · informed consent

Family

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