His parents initially balk at the idea of their son going there because he could be emotionally hurt.

In most other schools, white parents have balked at letting their children go to school with black children.

Some parents balk at the practice of home shopping.

But in the face of so much advice, many well-meaning parents simply balk.

Empire agreed to let the child see any other doctor in the same medical office, but the parent balked.

But a few parents are balking, which is perhaps hard for some in this idealistic place to admit.

And the parents balked at sending the students to the local public schools, where the special classes were available, citing religious differences.

But his parents balked, partly because they wanted to stay involved in his education.

A person involved in those talks said Sony's corporate parent could balk if they have to pay much of anything at all.

Her parents initially balked at the age difference (she's 17, he's 21), but she was quick to reassure them.