good parenting

[/ɡʊd ˈpɛrəntɪŋ/]
noun
boa parentalidade
1. The practice of raising children with care, responsibility, and appropriate guidance that promotes their physical, emotional, and social development
Good parenting involves setting boundaries, providing emotional support, and modeling positive behavior.
A boa parentalidade envolve estabelecer limites, fornecer apoio emocional e modelar comportamento positivo.
2. Effective child-rearing practices that balance discipline with affection and encourage healthy development
Good parenting requires patience, consistency, and active listening to your children's needs.
A boa parentalidade requer paciência, consistência e escuta ativa das necessidades dos filhos.
In Brazil, 'boa parentalidade' is increasingly discussed in educational settings and parenting seminars, reflecting a shift toward more conscious and intentional parenting practices. The concept emphasizes emotional connection alongside traditional authority. In the United States, 'good parenting' is widely discussed in parenting classes, pediatric offices, and media, with emphasis on evidence-based approaches and child psychology. Both cultures value the balance between structure and emotional warmth.
NYC Slang
being a real parent / keeping it tight with the kids
Synonyms / Sinônimos
positive parentingeffective parentingconscious parentingresponsible parentingauthoritative parenting
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglectful parentingabusive parentingpermissive parentingpoor parentingirresponsible parenting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boa parentalidade
Most common term used in educational and psychological contexts
Rio de Janeiro
criação responsável de filhos
More colloquial expression
São Paulo
parentalidade positiva
Often used in urban, educated contexts
Portugal
boa parentalidade
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'bom exercício da paternidade/maternidade'

Related Words

child developmentdisciplineparental guidancefamily dynamicsemotional intelligencenurturing

Related Idioms & Phrases

raising children right
being a hands-on parent
walking the walk and talking the talk (as a parent)
leading by example
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