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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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Economic hardship, however, is not the only factor as the mental and physical demands of parenthood also weigh on many.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The shift toward later parenthood reflects a shift in priorities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Once parenthood begins, societal expectations often decenter a mother.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The author is Delano Squires, a black husband and father who focuses on marriage and parenthood at the Heritage Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

They had played a similar trick with the instinct of parenthood.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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