The doctrine of parens patriae holds that:
A. the state has the right and the responsibility to care for children who are neglected, delinquent, or disadvantaged.
B. the state has a duty to protect the community from dangerous juvenile offenders.
C. the state has a duty to punish juvenile offenders.
D. the state has the right to prosecute those who abuse their children.
Answer: A
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