<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The rearing of children: The schedule allows her very little time for parenting.</li><li>The methods, techniques, etc., used or required in the rearing of children: a course in parenting.</li><li>The state of being a parent; parenthood.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or concerned with the rearing of children: good parenting skills.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>