Search Data and Self-Improvement (with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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Rethinking Parenting's Role
This chapter examines the nuanced impact of parenting on children's outcomes, revealing that genetics and environment may play larger roles than previously thought. Through studies on twins and adoption, it highlights how parental influence often accounts for only a small percentage of a child's success. Additionally, it discusses how neighborhood environments and community role models can significantly shape children's futures, prompting a reevaluation of traditional views on parenting.
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