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Parenting
/ˈper.ən.tɪŋ/
Definition
1
The process of raising, nurturing, and caring for children, involving guidance in their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
2
The methods, practices, and responsibilities associated with being a parent, often encompassing discipline, education, and emotional support.
Examples
Parenting a toddler is like negotiating a peace treaty with a tiny dictator who demands snacks at 3 a.m.
Modern parenting involves mastering the art of hide-and-seek while simultaneously tracking a kid's iPad location.
Her laissez-faire parenting style turned bedtime into an optional suggestion rather than a rule.
Parenting hacks from TikTok: because nothing says 'expert' like advice from a 22-year-old with a houseplant.