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parenting
(redirected from Caring for offspring)

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par·ent·ing  (pârn-tng, pr-)
n.
The rearing of a child or children, especially the care, love, and guidance given by a parent.

parenting [ˈpɛərəntɪŋ]
n
(Sociology) the care and upbringing of a child
Translations
parenting [ˈpɛərəntɪŋ] Nel ser padres
shared parentingparticipación f conjunta en la vida familiar
parenting is a full-time occupationel cuidar de los hijos es una labor de plena dedicación
parenting [ˈpɛərəntɪŋ]
nparentage m
modif [skills, classes, magazine] → parental(e)
parents' evening nréunion f parents professeurs
parent-teacher association n (in school)association f de parents d'élèves et de professeurs
parent-teacher meeting nréunion f parents professeurs parents
parenting
nKindererziehung f
parenting [ˈpɛərntɪŋ] n parenting is a full-time occupationallevare i figli è un lavoro a tempo pieno
young couples lacking parenting skills → giovani coppie che non riescono ad essere bravi genitori


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