How was the concept of parens patriae was first used by English kings?

a. To intervene in the lives of children whose parents were peasants and unable to care for them
b. To intervene in the lives of children who engaged in criminal acts
c. To intervene in the lives of children whose position and property were of direct concern to the monarch
d. To intervene in the lives of children who were intellectually challenged and could not care for themselves


c

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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