parenting — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

parenting (/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: raising children

The activity of raising and caring for children.

Examples

🗣 Good parenting, she believed, meant balancing firm boundaries with plenty of warmth and patience.

Etymology

From ‘parent’ (Latin ‘parere’, to bring forth); the ‘-ing’ form is modern.

How & Where It’s Used

A widely discussed topic covering the skills of raising children.

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Tags: family, life

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