parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈper-ən-tiŋ 

1

: the raising of a child by its parents

2

: the act or process of becoming a parent

3

: the taking care of someone in the manner of a parent

Synonyms

• parenthood

Examples of parenting in a Sentence

They share the responsibilities of parenting.

as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting

Recent Examples on the Web

Grant Chestnut Morris and Pam began their parenting journey more than 20 years ago with their son, Grant. —Giana Levy, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024

Discourage The Need For Revenge A 2021 study found a significant correlation between bullying behavior and parenting style. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Another is having difficulties fulfilling work, parenting and other important obligations. —Katia Hetter, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024

In a 2021 court order over the debt and other parenting disputes, a judge ordered him to pay $12,000 plus interest in attorneys' fees to Ortiz. —Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parenting

• attachment parenting
• foster parenting

Kids Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ 

ˈper-

: the raising of a child by its parents

Medical Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ, ˈper- 

: the raising of a child by its parents