parental block; parents' opposition
Refers to parents actively preventing their child from doing something, often used in contexts like dating, career choices, or hobbies. The word is a blend of 親 (parent) and ブロック (block).
I want to go on a trip with my boyfriend, but my parents' opposition is strict, so it seems impossible.
I gave up studying abroad because my parents blocked it.
A modern colloquial compound of 親 (parent) and ブロック (block), likely influenced by English 'parental block' or similar expressions. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common pattern of combining Japanese and English loanwords in casual speech.