Parenting Skills Terminology

verb refraining from acting

adjective showing patient and unruffled self-control

• The teacher commended the student for being forbearing in the face of criticism.
• I admire how forbearing you are with your annoying coworker.
• She's so forbearing, she never lets anything get to her.
• The old tree stood forbearing in the storm, its branches bending but never breaking.

adjective showing concern or care for someone's well-being

• The lawyer was solicitous in ensuring that all the legal documents were in order.
• She was very solicitous about making sure everyone had enough to eat at the party.
• He's always so solicitous when he's trying to borrow money from me.
• The teacher was solicitous in guiding her students through the difficult subject matter.