Upbringing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The traits acquired during one's childhood training The raising or training of a child.
Example sentence: I grew up idolising Madhuri Dixit, though I wasn't a Hindi film buff. I had an academic upbringing, and movies were a rarity. I looked up to Madhuri because I loved dancing, and she's a fantastic dancer.
Rearing
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.