In this study, which aimed to determine the experiences of the parents living in France during the COVID-19 process, the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative methods, was preferred. A semi-structured interview form was used within the scope of the study, in which the study group consisted of Turkish parents in France. As a result of the analysis of the data, the following six components, which constitute the structure and essence of the phenomenon of being a parent during the pandemic process, were obtained. These are; 1. Increase in responsibilities, 2. Experiencing a mood disorder, 3. Understanding the value of the teacher, 4. Feeling the effects of the pandemic, 5. Feeling inadequate and 6. Assuming a teacher role. Participating parents stated that they had a stressful period as a parent during the pandemic, they experienced fear and anxiety, they felt that this period was boring and they felt exhausted, they had worries about the future, and they occasionally experienced pessimism and anger. Parents who were away from school and teachers due to the conditions created by the pandemic stated that they felt the absence of teachers, they empathized by putting themselves in the place of teachers, they understood the importance of school and teachers, and education was at the center of their lives. The parents, who stated that they saw themselves as inadequate during the pandemic process, stated that it was not easy to guide students in their education, they saw themselves as inadequate in terms of helping the lessons, they were inadequate pedagogically, and it was very difficult to replace the teacher.