✔️ Parent’s (apostrophe before “s”)
This means belonging to ONE parent (mother or father).
Example:
- My parent’s car = the car of one parent
- My parent’s signature = the signature of one parent
Think: singular + ’s
✔️ Parents’ (apostrophe after “s”)
This means belonging to BOTH parents (mother and father).
Examples:
- My parents’ house = the house of both parents
- My parents’ decision = the decision of both parents
Think: plural + ’
⭐ Quick Trick
- One parent? → parent’s
- Two parents? → parents’