What is parenting?

Parenting is a complex and multidimensional concept that describes the role and responsibility of parents in raising and caring for their children. It includes providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to their children in their development and life. Parenting can take different forms depending on culture, social conditions and individual factors.

Parenting is also often associated with educational principles and practices that guide parents’ actions and decisions in raising children. These can include, for example, love, setting boundaries, communication, leading by example and taking the child’s needs into account.

It is important to note that parenting can be challenging and demanding work that requires constant learning and adaptation. Parenthood can also bring a lot of joy, feelings of success and meaning to life.

Sources: Vauva.fi, MLL