The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do

*The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do* argues that parents and caregivers play a key role in shaping children's personalities and social skills through their interactions. Unlike genetics, which provide a foundation, the environment and relationships children experience influence their attitudes, behaviors, and personalities. Essentially, how children are raised, the values they learn, and the social environment they grow up in significantly affect who they become, emphasizing the importance of parenting and early life experiences in development.