What does parental responsibility actually mean?

Parental responsibility is a legal concept that refers to the rights, duties, powers, and responsibilities that a parent has in relation to their child and their property. In simpler terms, parental responsibility means the big decisions that need to be made about a child’s upbringing and welfare, such as:

Deciding on a child’s education, medical treatment and religious upbringing. A parent with parental responsibility also has the right to make legal decisions on behalf of the child,

In day to day matters, a person with parental responsibility must also look after the child’s emotional well-being, and protect, maintain and provide a home for the child.