upbringing

Definitions

The treatment and instruction received by a child from their parents or guardians throughout their formative years.

The process of rearing or educating a child, including the social and moral training provided.

Examples

His strict upbringing instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and responsibility.

Despite her humble upbringing, she managed to achieve great success in her professional career.

Many of our core values are shaped by the environment of our upbringing.

Synonyms

rearing nurture breeding education training development childhood

Antonyms

neglect abandonment deprivation ignorance misguidance maladjustment wildness