parenting

noun

par·ent·ing | \ˈper-ən-tiŋ

Definition of parenting

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

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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

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Unlike many of these works, Hereditary takes seriously the messy, often taboo feelings about parenting that many moms experience. — Katherine Fusco, The Atlantic, "Hereditary and the Monstrousness of Creative Moms," 11 July 2018 The first film was about parenting, and so is this one. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "Incredibles 2 is a fun sequel with a lot to say. Maybe too much.," 11 June 2018 Boundaries of family and friendship expand in this thought-provoking read, revealing universal truths about parenting. — Monitor Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, "10 best books of May: the Monitor's picks," 9 May 2018 In a 2015 Pew survey, 57% of men said that parenting was extremely important to their identities, almost exactly the same response as mothers (58%). — Lauren Weber, WSJ, "What About the Costs of Working Fatherhood, Readers Ask," 4 July 2018 Both Michael and Janet went on the record to say that their father's harsh parenting and management style was both a source of trauma and the reason for their monumental success. — refinery29.com, "Before Matthew Knowles, There Was Joe Jackson," 27 June 2018 In Yakuza 6, parenting isn’t quite so tightly woven into the fabric of the experience. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "God of War and Yakuza 6 show how games can tell great stories about parents," 20 Apr. 2018 The family plot is an opportunity for Maron to play Sam as an abrasive, gruff, good-hearted dad with an unconventional but perceptive parenting style. — Sonia Saraiya, HWD, "Marc Maron Is Great in GLOW, and Maybe That’s a Problem," 29 June 2018 Others, however, are pointing out the difficulties of parenting today. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Teacher Writes Controversial Post Urging Parents to Be "More Involved"," 27 Feb. 2018

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