Heredity Vs. Environment

Heredity Vs. Environment Does one influence the development of children more than another??

Heredity • Heredity includes all of the traits from blood relatives that are passed down to a child. • Heredity is passed down through the genes. • Genes carry the inborn instructions that help make a person what he or she is.

Environment • It includes first hand experiences from which the children learn. • What children hear or read is also part of their environment, as are their relationships with others. • The environment includes physical conditions such as food and rest.

Another way to say this is… NATURE VS. NURTURE • It has been argued over time as to which one has a greater influence on our development- Thoughts???

Let’s look at the following traits and see what influences them…

Hair Color • Heredity

Color of Eyes • Heredity

General Health of the Baby • Both

Personality Traits of the Child • Both

Physical Strength • Both

Relationship With Family & Friends • Environment

Level of Education • Environment

Body Type • Heredity

Weight • Both

IQ • Both

Birth Defects • Both

Risk Taking • Both

Heredity Vs. Environment