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parenting
/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/
[/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/]
raising children
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The activity of raising and caring for children.
Example
Good parenting, she believed, meant balancing firm boundaries with plenty of warmth and patience.
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.