Question

Adoptive parents The couple are unable to have children of their own, but hope to adopt. e.g. Adoptive parents often have little practical preparation for parenthood. e.g.Neither of the adoptive parents in these cases felt threatened by the contacts. e.g.Adoptive parents often have little practical preparation for parenthood.

Accepted Answer

parents who have ADOPTED a child

collocation	Adoptive parents
definition	parents who have ADOPTED a child
examples	The couple are unable to have children of their own, but hope to adopt. e.g. Adoptive parents often have little practical preparation for parenthood. e.g.Neither of the adoptive parents in these cases felt threatened by the contacts. e.g.Adoptive parents often have little practical preparation for parenthood.

Parents Adoptive Practical Preparation Parenthood Adopted Child Couple