parental discretion

noun

: parents choosing whether or not they want their children to do something
Because of the violence in the movie, parental discretion is advised.

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The challenge lasts more than 20 minutes and is recommended for guests 13 and older — parental discretion is strongly encouraged, Cedar Point warns. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The guidance also supports vaccination for older children with underlying health conditions or at parental discretion. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Whilst no swear words are used parental discretion is advised when playing this content to or around younger children. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023 Whilst no swear words are used, parental discretion is advised when playing this content to or around younger children. — Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2023

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“Parental discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parental%20discretion. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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