Nature Vs. Nurture Begins in Womb


	Nature Vs. Nurture Begins in Womb

Marcariel

2-12-2009 10:57 AM

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smokiing, inherited traits, acquired traits, low birth weight, behavior problems

Marcariel says:

I have seen this come true in y own children and grandchildren. I have a grandson who is extremely aggressive and combative, and his mother smoked during her pregnancy. My son, on the other hand, is just the opposite, and I have never smoked.

I wonder if these results hold true for those of us that have had to suffer under second hand smoke most of our lives.

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