parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈper-ən-tiŋ 

1

: the raising of a child by its parents

2

: the act or process of becoming a parent

3

: the taking care of someone in the manner of a parent

Synonyms

• parenthood
• raising
• maternity
• mothering

Examples of parenting in a Sentence

They share the responsibilities of parenting.

as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting

Recent Examples on the Web

Due to the Jenga-like tower of precarious issues, the act of parenting becomes more arduous and challenging for Linda — a chore even. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

On top of that, Joong-keun is proposing the state implement a new tax deduction system to waive corporate and income tax so the employees can receive full benefits of the parenting incentives and more companies can follow suit. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

Along with the new song, Snoop sat down with Beloate for an honest conversation about LGBTQ+ issues, including his thoughts on same-sex parenting. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are embracing free-range parenting. —Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parenting

• attachment parenting
• foster parenting

Kids Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ 

ˈper-

: the raising of a child by its parents

Medical Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ, ˈper- 

: the raising of a child by its parents