nature versus nurture

nature versus nurture

The debate regarding whether heredity (nature) or the environment (nurture) play a more prominent role in determining one's physical and mental development. Often shortened to "nature vs. nurture." Two of the triplets have found incredible success, one as a world-renowned scientist and the other as an accomplished author and playwright, while the third has done very little with his life. It's certainly an interesting case study when considering nature versus nurture, don't you think? People talk about nature versus nurture as if it can only be one or the other, failing to realize that each person grows as a result of a complex and dynamic combination of both.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • nurture
  • be on (one's) pat
  • on (one's) pat
  • on your pat
  • on automatic pilot
  • cut the cord
  • public display of affection
  • carry a big stick
  • chillin
  • chillin’