ˈpa(a)rəntiŋ, ˈper- noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of parent (II)
: the raising of a child by its parents
felt parenting was his wife's job more than his — Virginia Satir
2. : the act or process of becoming a parent
3. : the taking care of someone in the manner of a parent
the parenting of one's aged parents