Difference between Parenthood and Parentage

What is the difference between Parenthood and Parentage?

Parenthood as a noun is the state of being a parent while Parentage as a noun is of or pertaining to one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.

Parenthood

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being a parent

Example sentence: Planned Parenthood has a right to operate. Planned Parenthood has a right to provide family planning services. Planned parenthood has a right to perform abortions.

Parentage

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Of or pertaining to one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.The social quality of your class in society.origin; derivation

We hope you now know whether to use Parenthood or Parentage in your sentence.

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