Occuparsi dei figli
Definition
Taking care of one's children and being responsible for their well-being and upbringing.
Analogy
Just like a gardener tends to their plants, parents "tend" to their children by nurturing them, providing guidance, and ensuring their needs are met.
Related terms
Il badante: A caregiver or nanny who takes care of someone else's children in their absence.
Sacrificare: To make sacrifices for the sake of one's children, such as giving up personal time or resources to meet their needs.
Genitori: The general term for parents, referring to both the mother and father.
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