Synonyms of parenthood

parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 

as in parenting

the caring for a child by its parents

parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parenting
• raising
• maternity
• upbringing
• mothering
• motherhood
• rearing
• fatherhood
• paternity
• caregiving
• fathering
• caretaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parenthood

Raised in Idaho and rooted now in New York, Hunter mines the rural‑urban divide, religion, parenthood and finances to explore how ordinary people shoulder shame, struggle and a fragile sense of hope. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

One of the themes is parenthood and a way of conceiving motherhood and parental love as control and ambition that is projected onto one’s children. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

The gentle track sees John reflect on parenthood and envisions watching his son grow up. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

But Karen Guzzo, an expert on family development and demographic trends at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said many American couples who are weighing parenthood need this kind of help. — Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026