upbringing

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Her multicultural upbringing - Parkinson can speak four languages - means she brings a wealth of experience, despite her young age.

From BBC

"My mum was like, they're probably going to have more opportunities and a better upbringing if they move to a country where people of mixed-race backgrounds are more common."

From BBC

But her upbringing was not just among books.

From BBC

Mentoring played a massive part in my upbringing, and sports teachers and coaches were always held in great esteem.

From BBC

Thoughtful and easygoing offstage, Peaches’ seemingly rebellious onstage shenanigans are hardly a reaction to her upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times