parenting

/ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To act as parent, to raise or rear.

Examples :

""Parenting young children requires a lot of patience and energy." "

noun

The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.

Examples :

"Effective parenting involves teaching children important life skills like responsibility and kindness. "

family education human person age

Related Words

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

adulthood noun

/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ /æˈdʌltˌhʊd/

The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

"Example Sentence: "Graduating from college often marks the beginning of adulthood for many young people." "

involves verb

/ɪnˈvɑlvz/ /ɪnˈvɔlvz/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The artist involves colorful yarn, carefully winding it around the branches of the willow tree to create a whimsical sculpture. "

effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

educating verb

/ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To instruct or train

"Wang said such changes to the Baishui glacier provide the chance to educate visitors about global warming."

kindness noun

/ˈkaɪndnəs/

The state of being kind.

"Her kindness towards her classmates made them feel welcome at school. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

patience noun

/ˈpeɪʃəns/

The quality of being patient.

"My sister's patience with her younger brother is admirable. "

requires verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəz/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹz/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher requires students to submit their essays by Friday. "