child-rearing

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪərɪŋ/
US: /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪrɪŋ/

  1. The process of raising a child.

    1. Child-rearing is hard work.
    2. Their book offers advice on child-rearing and managing family finances effectively.

  2. The methods and skills used to take care of and educate children.

    1. Good child-rearing helps kids.
    2. The class teaches child-rearing practices that promote a child's well-being and growth.

Synonyms

parenting upbringing childcare

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "child-rearing" in English means: The process of raising a child., The methods and skills used to take care of and educate children..

The phonetic transcription of "child-rearing" is /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "child-rearing": parenting, upbringing, childcare.

Example usage of "child-rearing": "Child-rearing is hard work.". More examples on the page.