Word info

childrearing

Noun

Meaning

childrearing (uncountable)

The raising of children; parenting.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I think women need to realize that they would be much better moms if they were well-rested, sexually satisfied, and had some interests going outside their childrearing. Susie Bright

At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55. Erica Jong

Slow parents understand that childrearing should not be a cross between a competitive sport and product-development. It is not a project; it's a journey. Slow parenting is about giving kids lots of love and attention with no conditions attached. Carl Honore

His research examined the impact of higher real wages in increasing the value of time and therefore the cost of home production such as childrearing. Source: Internet

The experience of other socialist countries suggests that widespread labor force participation by women often goes hand-in-hand with more traditional role expectations; in other words, they are still responsible for housework and childrearing. Source: Internet

Earlier forms of childrearing coexist with later modes, even in the most advanced countries. Source: Internet

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