parenting

word

/ˈpɛɹəntɪŋ/
PAIR-uhnt-ing
/pˈeəɹəntɪŋ/
PAIR-uhnt-ing

Definition

The activity or process of raising and caring for children, including teaching, supporting, and guiding them as they grow.

Usage & Nuances

'Parenting' is a general noun, often used in both formal and informal contexts to discuss raising children. Common collocations: 'parenting style', 'good parenting', 'single parenting'. It refers to the process or skills, not just being a parent.

Spanish: crianza (de los hijos) - paternidadPortuguese (BR): educação dos filhos - parentalidadePortuguese (PT): educação dos filhos - parentalidadeChinese (Simplified): 育儿 - 父母养育Chinese (Traditional): 育兒 - 父母養育Hindi: पालन-पोषणArabic: تربية الأطفال - الأبوة والأمومةBengali: পিতামাতার দায়িত্ব পালন - সন্তান প্রতিপালনRussian: родительство - воспитание детейJapanese: 子育てVietnamese: nuôi dạy conKorean: 육아Turkish: ebeveynlikUrdu: والدین کی تربیتIndonesian: pengasuhan anak

Example Sentences

Parenting can be both joyful and challenging.

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My parents had very different ideas about parenting when I was a kid.

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Single parenting requires a lot of patience and energy.

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Good parenting helps children feel safe and loved.

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There are many different parenting styles.

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With all the books and advice out there, parenting can feel overwhelming at times.

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