In freedom we turn to sin

When we look at seemingly troubled children who's the first people we blame? Almost instinctively we look to the parents or legal guardians as if it could be nothing more than a series of bad parenting and lack of attention. In the split second that we are throwing silent accusations, we don't stop to think of other factors that may affect how that child behaves. If you haven't already caught on to the stench of this article I am simply discussing the contentious 'nature vs nurture' debate.

To you, this topic may seem exhausted and over discussed but I am compelled to the variety of different arguments and opinions that can convincingly argue on either side of the case. Because of this, surely we must conclude that nature and nurture equally affect the way in which a person behaves; yet I still feel that this can surely only swing one way.

It's true; of course a personality and common behaviour is affected by both genes and surroundings. However, I find myself almost certain that 'nurture' plays a bigger role. My overall opinion is based on this philosophy; in freedom we find sin. Put simply, bring a child up in an environment dominated by drugs and other adultery and let them free into that world, the logical outcome would be that the child turns to the sins that surrounds and drowns them.

But this is where some doubt creeps in.

Bring that same child up in a positively intellectual surrounding where everybody achieves educational excellence you can't guarantee the same outcome for that child in the same way. This must mean that some aspects of the brain rely on inherited genes more readily e.g. intellectual capabilities and other parts are more greatly affected by the development at early years and beyond.

I wish I was able to bombard you with statistical evidence that could convincingly conclude either way but the fact is (pardon  the pun) that there is no statistical evidence out there! It is obvious to see that this tiring debate will be continually discussed until it can be proved and will certainly continue to intrigue me and others around the world.

Kind regards,

Klinkmillie.