Synonyms of parenthood

parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 

as in parenting

the caring for a child by its parents

parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parenting
• raising
• maternity
• upbringing
• mothering
• motherhood
• rearing
• fatherhood
• paternity
• caregiving
• fathering
• caretaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parenthood

The gentle track sees John reflect on parenthood and envisions watching his son grow up. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Given that men don't have to contend with a biological ticking clock like women do, parenthood becomes a calculus that women are frequently forced to navigate, balancing professional ambition and personal identity. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

But Karen Guzzo, an expert on family development and demographic trends at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said many American couples who are weighing parenthood need this kind of help. — Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Garten—who married the economist in 1968—got candid about how parenthood would have hindered her and Jeffrey’s professional ambitions. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026