So which determines a child’s personality nature or nurture? Overall scientists and psychologists agree that nature and nurture both play a role in how a person behaves. Links between genes and behavior do exist. But just because the gene is present doesn’t guarantee the behavior will occur. Likewise the child who is raised in an abusive home doesn’t necessarily become an abuser. A person who has a genetic predisposition towards anger will have to work harder to control that anger. But if they are raised in a good environment, by parents who help them learn anger management, they can overcome … Continue reading →