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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The rapper, however, is not pregnant, and actually discussed parenthood in a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Grieving a miscarriage can involve grieving the expectations made during the pregnancy, the role of parent to this specific child, the identity of parenthood itself, as well as a person's private hopes and dreams.
—Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Owing to the rigors and responsibilities of parenthood and life in general, one or more of my associates is routinely absent, and increasingly all three simultaneously.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Since then, Weeks and Jordan have been vocal about how parenthood has changed their lives.
—Haley Van Horn, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Grieving a miscarriage can involve grieving the expectations made during the pregnancy, the role of parent to this specific child, the identity of parenthood itself, as well as a person's private hopes and dreams.
—Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Owing to the rigors and responsibilities of parenthood and life in general, one or more of my associates is routinely absent, and increasingly all three simultaneously.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Since then, Weeks and Jordan have been vocal about how parenthood has changed their lives.
—Haley Van Horn, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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