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

Eventually, work deadlines, bad sleep, parenting demands and other concrete obstacles got in the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, life—work deadlines, bad sleep, parenting demands—got in the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

The greatest hack of parenting is the Huntington.

From Los Angeles Times

Costs are pushed up by school fees in a highly competitive academic environment, and the challenge women have juggling work and parenting, the study said.

From BBC

Back at the children's centre, the soon-to-be parents are aware of the unpredictable nature of parenting.

From BBC