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

Instead, she was sentenced to 14 months probation and required to take a parenting class and a gun safety course. —John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024

However vague and malleable, the terms of the couple’s parenting duties have not been set with both adults in mind. —Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2024

The singer and actress welcomed her little girl earlier this year Suki Waterhouse is opening up about the best part of parenting with her fiancé Robert Pattinson. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

The many facets of parenting can be overwhelming, and having children may test the limits of patience. —Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Dec. 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