fostering
1. [ noun ] encouragement; aiding the development of something
Synonyms: fosterage
Related terms: encouragement foster
2. [ noun ] (sociology) raising someone to be an accepted member of the community
Synonyms: rearing bringing_up nurture nurturing raising fosterage upbringing breeding
Examples:

"they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

Related terms: socialization foster rear foster
Similar spelling:   fosterling
  foster
  Foister
  festering
  fosterage
  foster-son
  foster_care
  fostered
  foster-nurse
  foster-child
  foster_child
  foxtrot
  fox_terrier
  foster_home