Coshering

/ˈkɑːʃərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'cosher'; the act of pampering, coddling, or treating with excessive indulgence.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'cosher,' following standard English gerund formation patterns (-ing suffix) applied to this verb of Romany or Yiddish origin.

Kelly Says

Parents constantly debate the difference between 'coshering' their kids (giving them everything) and 'parenting' (raising them well)—the tension between these two is basically modern parenting philosophy.

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