Upbringing (7)
I believe the answer is:
nurture
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">upbringing</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for nurture that I've seen before include "Rear (a child); cherish" , "Feed - support" , "Nourishment" , "Care for, feed, educate" , "Help develop and grow" .)