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+<?php
+/* enqueue script for parent theme stylesheeet */
+function childtheme_parent_styles() {
+
+ // enqueue style
+ wp_enqueue_style( 'parent', get_template_directory_uri().'/style.css' );
+}
+add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'childtheme_parent_styles');