DAY 3: Parenthood

BBC Reading Articles Input

breadwinner (n.)

The member of a family who earns the money in the family. Ex: He is the sole __ for his family.

burp (v.) /bɜːp/

To help a baby let out air from the stomach through the mouth. Ex: After the bottle, she spent time __ing the baby.

come down to (phr. v.)

to depend on a single important point  Ex: In the end, all of those jobs __ money.

creche (n.) /kreʃ/

A place where babies/children are looked after while parents work. Ex: We use a local __ during working hours.

entail (v.)

To involve something as a necessary part or result. Ex: Parenthood __s a lot of responsibility.

maternity leave (U)

Time a woman is away from her job because she has had a baby. Ex: She is currently on __.

nappy (n.)

A piece of soft cloth or paper worn by a baby to absorb waste. Ex: It's time to change the baby's __.

opt (v.)

Choose to do sth (from a range of options). Ex: More fathers are __ing to put their careers on hold.

put sth on hold (idiom)

Stop sth temporarily, delay or suspend an activity/ a plan until a later time. Ex: More fathers are opting to ___ their careers ___.

paternity leave (U)

Time a father is away from his job because his wife has had a baby. Ex: He took __ to support his wife.

stigma (n.)

A strong feeling of disapproval in society, negative social labeling. Ex: Men sometimes face __ when choosing to be stay-at-home dads.