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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When asked how often the girl dads lie to their children, the Happiness Begins artists shared their thoughts on lying and parenthood.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 July 2025
Some of these dynamics are both a cause and a consequence of the great family revolution of the late 20th century—one in which divorce and single parenthood surged.
—Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Michelle Obama opened up about sharing so much of her personal life on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson during an interview with Parents magazine and got really candid about her decision and parenthood.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 July 2025
At a moment when the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in desperate need of new ideas, focusing on family and parenthood in particular feels novel.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 July 2025
Some of these dynamics are both a cause and a consequence of the great family revolution of the late 20th century—one in which divorce and single parenthood surged.
—Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Michelle Obama opened up about sharing so much of her personal life on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson during an interview with Parents magazine and got really candid about her decision and parenthood.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 July 2025
At a moment when the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in desperate need of new ideas, focusing on family and parenthood in particular feels novel.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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