Well, I reckon they could take turns, mothering and fathering. Depends on which side of the divide you're promoting at the time. But, ya know, it's a good point, Kat. Maybe there is a Unisex verb in there, and if parenting is the best we can come up with, so be it, but I think I'd rather stick to "nurturing" or "larnin'" or "whuppin' up alongside the haid" depending on the kind of parenting being done. Hate to lose all them refined meanings in one portmanteau -- it gets to be like a gal's handbag -- can't find anything even if you know its in there somewhere! :>) (ducks and runs off stage left, pursued by a stereotype,....).