parenting

noun
UK: /ˈpeərəntɪŋ/
US: /ˈperəntɪŋ/

  1. The process of raising a child.

    1. Parenting is hard, but rewarding. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective parenting involves understanding a child's needs and providing support. [ ] [ ]

  2. The skills or methods used by parents to bring up their children.

    1. Good parenting builds confidence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Positive parenting techniques are important for a child's healthy development. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

child-rearing upbringing
parenting verb

  1. The act of being a parent and raising children.

    1. He is parenting alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are parenting their children with love and consistent discipline. [ ] [ ]
parenting adjective

  1. Relating to the care and upbringing of children.

    1. We found a parenting book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The parenting classes offer guidance on effective communication. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parenting" in English means: The process of raising a child., The skills or methods used by parents to bring up their children..

The phonetic transcription of "parenting" is /ˈpeərəntɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈperəntɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "parenting": "Parenting is hard, but rewarding.". More examples on the page.