Definition

The process of taking care of and raising a child, including providing love, guidance, and support.

Example

Parenting requires patience and understanding to help children grow and develop.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how challenging parenting can be?

Absolutely! It requires so much patience and love.

Yeah, I can only imagine the effort it takes to balance everything.

For sure! Good parenting really makes a difference in a child's life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parenting is derived from "parent" (from Old French *parent*, meaning a father or mother) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "parenting" refers to the process or action of raising and caring for children by their parents.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'parent' as someone who raises children, and the '-ing' shows that it's about the action of doing that. So, parenting is all about the action of being a parent.

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