parentally challenged

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English

Etymology

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

Adjective

parentally challenged (comparative more parentally challenged, superlative most parentally challenged)

  1. (humorous, euphemistic, of a person) Lacking one or both parents, or having parents who are inadequately supportive or caring.