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The Sunday Debate: Parenting Doesn’t Matter (Or Not As Much As You Think)

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Genetics and Parenting: The Nurture Debate

This chapter explores the complexities of the epigenetic inheritance debate, particularly emphasizing its substantial limitations in human studies. It delves into the significant influence of parenting on child development, contrasting genetic factors with environmental and cultural influences. The discussion encourages a nuanced understanding of the balance between nurturing children's unique traits and the often perceived deterministic nature of genetics.

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