parentally challenged

Questions

What does parentally challenged mean?

Lacking one or both parents, or having parents who are inadequately supportive or caring.

Where does parentally challenged come from?

An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged.

How to pronounce parentally challenged

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “parentally challenged”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “parentally challenged” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.