breeding | (n) helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community, Syn. fosterage, rearing, nurture, upbringing, bringing up, raising, fostering |
fostering | (n) encouragement; aiding the development of something, Syn. fosterage |
Fosterage | n. The care of a foster child; the charge of nursing. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ] |