Cryptic crossword clue
Settling each child at home’s good

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PERCHING

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The straight part
We know that "Settling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case settling = perching.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PERCHING mean?

PERCHING verb
  1. To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
  2. To stay in an elevated position.
  3. To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
  4. To inspect cloth using a perch.
PERCHING noun
  1. The act of something that perches.
PERCHING noun
  1. Inspection of cloth before finishing.

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