parenting
/ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: parentings
Meaning · English
The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.
Noun
Examples
authoritarian parenting style
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “parenting” mean?
The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.
Is “parenting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.