parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Law said that parenting is often imagined before it's experienced, shaped by societal expectations and images of what parenthood should look like.
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Managing screen time, especially for teens who often don't want to be managed, can be a challenge for modern parenthood.
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But after four years, tension started to build, especially around discussions of parenthood.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
Law said that parenting is often imagined before it's experienced, shaped by societal expectations and images of what parenthood should look like.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Managing screen time, especially for teens who often don't want to be managed, can be a challenge for modern parenthood.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
But after four years, tension started to build, especially around discussions of parenthood.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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