Sentence:  The <WSD>parent</WSD> was asked to describe the child 's typical behavior in certain standard situations in which there was an opportunity to observe tendencies toward perfectionism in demands upon self and others , irrational conformity to rules , orderliness , punctuality , and need for certainty . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian