Word noun
parenting
n.
US /ˈpɛɹəntɪŋ/ UK /pˈeəɹəntɪŋ/ par·ent·ing
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the work and care involved in raising a child.
the activity of bringing up a child as a parent; often used to discuss specific styles or methods of child-rearing.
Simple“Good parenting involves setting clear rules while also being kind and supportive.”
In context“Modern parenting often requires a delicate balance between encouraging independence and providing a secure emotional safety net for the child.”
UsageCommonly used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier in phrases like 'parenting skills'.
Synonyms
Real-world usage
“There, they walk through rooms with no electricity or clean water, deciding, there and then, that Bezhig’s mother is unfit for parenting.”
“About 70% of caregivers say that managing their children's screen use is a primary source of parenting stress.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated