Parenthood

/ˈpɛrənt.hʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being a parent; the responsibilities and experiences associated with raising children.

Parenthood brings both challenges and immense joy.

The period during which one is a parent.

Many people believe that parenthood changes their outlook on life.

The collective experience or condition of parents.

Support groups can help individuals navigate the complexities of parenthood.

From parent + -hood, indicating the condition or state of being a parent.

single parenthood

The state of being a single parent, raising a child without a partner.

embracing parenthood

Accepting and taking on the responsibilities of being a parent.

parenthood journey

The experiences and challenges encountered throughout the process of being a parent.

parent

A person who has a child.

guardian

A person who is legally appointed to take care of another person, especially a minor.

offspring

A person's child or children.

Mommy/daddy life

After the baby was born, her whole world became about mommy life.

Parenting struggles

He joked about the parenting struggles with his friends at the bar.