Nature vs. Nurture

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As a university student studying sociology, the nature versus nurture debate was brought up in many classes. Professors would argue that the environmental factors play a larger role in raising a child. In most cases, this seems to be true. As a student who has majored in sociology, I also agree with the professors. However, one cannot say that environmental factors are the most important. One cannot dismiss the fact that intrinsic factors also play a role in the development of a person. For a person to develop to his full potential, he needs to learn from both “nature” and “nurture.” They are both necessary in human development. Imagine walking into a car dealership. Cars are priced based on what options they have. But the important thing is that all cars have basic options. This is what “nature” is and it is important in human development. When a baby is born, he has basic features. This means that a baby does not need to be taught how to do certain things. A newborn does not depend on his parents to teach him how to breathe or drink mom’s breast milk. It comes naturally to him. Learning how to flip onto his stomach or walk on his own two feet also comes naturally. For those who are in school, retaining knowledge is something students can do naturally. No one had to teach anyone how to do these things. These are all basic features that humans have. As a car needs an engine and a steering wheel for it to be a car, humans have basic features to live. Without these basic features, it is difficult to live an ordinary life. That is why the role of “nature” is so important. If “nature” is the basic options of a car, then “nurture” is the add-on options. As mentioned above, humans have basic features to live. The “nurture” or environmental factors help improve basic features. Everyone has the ability to kick a ball. If a man learns how to kick a ball properly and
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