parenting

American  

[pair-uhn-ting, par-] / ˈpɛər ən tɪŋ, ˈpær- /

noun

1. the rearing of children.

   The schedule allows her very little time for parenting.

2. the methods, techniques, etc., used or required in the rearing of children.

   a course in parenting.

3. the state of being a parent; parenthood.

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adjective

1. of or concerned with the rearing of children.

   good parenting skills.

parenting British  

/ ˈpɛərəntɪŋ /

noun

1. the care and upbringing of a child

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Usage

Parenting has come to be favored over parenthood, rearing, and bringing up in sociological and educational literature and in popular writing.

Etymology

Origin of parenting

First recorded in 1955–60; parent + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But they’ve been parenting long enough now to know not to stress over a fever.

From Los Angeles Times

As a child Stephen lacked consistent male parenting.

From BBC

Roberts says the guys who have been able to succeed in both professions are "hugely inspiring" and has stressed that life is like parenting.

From BBC

After years of policymaking and parenting, I agree that there’s no “secret sauce” to raising a family.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also rejects the idea that resorting to screen time is "lazy parenting".

From BBC