parent of a state

例句：

1. 1. The state's parent is responsible for the education and welfare of its citizens.
   州的父母负责其公民的教育与福利。
2. 2.The state's parent has been criticized for its handling of the refugee crisis.
   州的父母因处理难民危机的方式受到批评。
3. 3. The state's parent is expected to provide adequate funding for public services.
   州的父母被期望为公共服务提供足够的资金。