Occurring or existing outside the family or separate from parental influence; happening independent of parents or family structures.
From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'parental' (from Latin 'parens' meaning parent). This is a modern social science and psychology term.
Schools and community organizations serve extraparental functions in child development, which is why research shows that kids benefit from mentors, teachers, and peer groups outside the family—they provide perspectives and support that only come from beyond parental boundaries.
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