---
title: parent
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: uikit/uitab/parent
---

# parent

The containing tab group.

## Declaration

```swift
weak var parent: UITabGroup? { get }
```

## See Also

### Accessing context

- [tabBarController](uikit/uitab/tabbarcontroller.md)
- [userInfo](uikit/uitab/userinfo.md)