How much do parents shape our personality?


	How much do parents shape our personality?

Newfman

5-7-2007 8:24 PM

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5-7-2007 9:18 PM

sohil

I call BS on that. Our environment defines a lot about what we are.

5-7-2007 9:57 PM

enbar

I agree with sohil. Sounds like this person has mistaken "habitual learned behaviors" for "personality."

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