In ancient times, foster care played an important role in Irish society, but the process was governed by strict and complex rules as specified in the ancient Brehon Laws and was also part of mythological tales in Ireland.
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Imagine the trauma of sending your child away to be brought up by another family. And yet, in ancient Ireland, fosterage was a normal part of everyday life.
In ancient times, fosterage played an important role in Irish society, but the process was governed by strict and complex rules as specified in the Brehon Laws.