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NanG

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Hi everyone!

This is a question a group of my Ss asked me last week:

In Argentina , some people call a foster mother "a mother of the heart" . Would this be the correct translation for it? Or does it mean anything different?

Could you make this clear fos us?

Thanks in advance.

And have a lovely week! =)

30 Sep 2012

yanogator

From Dictionary.com:

verb (used with object)

1. to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage: to foster new ideas.

2. to bring up, raise, or rear, as a foster child.

3. to care for or cherish.

So "mother of the heart" isn �t much of a translation of "foster", but it is a wonderful sentiment.

Bruce

30 Sep 2012

NanG

Thanks, Bruce!! =)

8 Oct 2012

fos�ter