By hitting AltP in the 3D View Window, I can clear the parent relationship.
But then I lose the animation endowed to my object by the parent object. How can I clear an object's parent, but keep the same animation?
Select the child object, and in the 3D View header, go to Object
> Animation
> Bake Action
.
In the pop-up dialogue, enable Clear Parents
, then hit OK
.
Ctrl + A
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From Object > Animation > Bake Action :