What is the best strategy to purge a set of database tables.

Hi,
I have 6 tables I would require to purge data from.
1 parent table - All of the data that needs to be purged are from a partition created on this table
5 child table - Using the parent record identifier, these records needs to be purged as well.
The count of the parent table that i would be purging is around 6 * 10^6
and the child tables contain atleast 12 * 10^6.
Can some 1 let me know the most efficient way to get this done.
If i am using delete statements - if there are any oracle hints that would speed up the process.
Are there any alternatives to execute a delete script versus how a dba can help out getting the same done within the shortest period of time possible?

Welcome to the forum.
Are all tables partitioned?
What database version are you working with?
Dropping partitions sounds like a good option you have.
But there are several other ways, like create table as select [records you want to keep].
Even DBMS_REDEFINITION pops into my mind...
These threads will give you more ideas: http://asktom.oracle.com/pls/asktom/asktom.search?p_string=%22mass+delete%22

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