Nature vs. Nurture

Consider the following two scenarios. Family A has four children. Each child has a fairly quiet personality, excels in school, and plays an instrument. Family B has three children. Each has a unique personality, and a wide range of talents. Have you ever known families similar to either scenario?

In your journal, compose a four-to-five sentence paragraph that answers each of the questions below. If you need assistance writing a journal entry, please visit the Developmental Module for more information.

• Why would the children seem so similar in one family yet very different in the other?
• Were Family A’s children similar because they were likely all raised in a comparable fashion?
• Assuming that Family B also raised all three children similarly, how would you explain their differences?

Once you have completed your journal entry, please save it and submit it to the dropbox.