The parental right to make decisions that affect the welfare of the child is called:
A) joint custody.
B) legal custody.
C) residential custody.
D) decisional custody.

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Legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make decisions regarding the child's upbringing, such as education, health care, and religion. It is an important aspect of parental rights and responsibilities. Joint custody refers to the shared parenting of a child by both parents, while residential custody refers to where the child primarily resides. Decisional custody is not a recognized legal term.

The Parental Right to Make Decisions That Affect the Welfare