Science fiction often focuses on the future with new worlds, new threats, and the people who rise to meet them. It rarely shows how those people were shaped before the action begins. Behind every chosen one, every rebel, and every survivor is the person who raised them. Someone taught them to think, to feel, and to hold on when the world changed. Raising a child in a strange or dangerous world is not just background; in many stories, it is the reason someone survives. When families are split, when planets fall, and when systems collapse, the role of a caregiver becomes central. Not every parent is perfect, and not every decision is correct, but their effort to love and guide is often the most human part of the story. This essay examines how science fiction explores parenting, not just biologically, but also emotionally and ethically. From humans raising clones to machines caring for children, these stories ask hard questions. What does it mean to protect someone? How do we raise a child who is not like us? How do we hold on to love when the world starts falling apart?