Comments on: Nature vs. Nurture

By: C h i r l e e n

C h i r l e e n — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:57:30 +0000

What a great read!

ICLW

By: staciet

staciet — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:02:06 +0000

What a great topic to discuss. It is one that is especially intriguging because I have twins. They are fraternal, but still you’d think there would be more in common between the two of them than there is. They are raised the same, yet they are so different. They look so different, yet there are still so many similarities. Ugh. It could make my mind explode if I let it!

I think I am with you on the nature “and” nurture idea. It makes for less chance of me cleaning up brain matter.

Here from ICLW.

By: Alana-isms

Alana-isms — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:00:13 +0000

Here from ICLW…

What excellent food for thought. I am intrigued by “nature vs. nurture” and enjoyed reading this post.

By: Betty Boop

Betty Boop — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:25:48 +0000

Your radio show on this topic was fabulous! I particularly liked the discussion of how prospective adoptive parents should evaluate mental health information of birth parents when deciding on whether to accept an adoption referral or birth mother match. I also found the discussion about how much of personality and temperment were influenced by our genes and how much by our environment. It’s funny because it has made me look at my husband, who had a really weird upbringing, in a whole new light. The interview was great and I enjoy this blog on the same topic. It’s nice to hear your personal opinion on a show topic since you don’t usually give your opinion on the topics on your shows.

By: Maggie Dean

Maggie Dean — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:23:00 +0000

This is so interesting the nature nuture debate will forever be debated . Havingnow I will never work this one out really interesting though x adopted and birth children I k

By: chrissy

chrissy — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:25:02 +0000

this is such an interesting topic for me too! thanks for the info!

By: Half of a Duo, Raising a Duo

Half of a Duo, Raising a Duo — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:35:24 +0000

My children are via traditional surrogacy and are boys. My surrogate’s kids are amazing and I adore them. I got to know them for a VERY long time before our surrogate achieved conception and then, carried and delivered. It is AMAZING how some things transcend nurture.

Like their love of all things cars. And how they interact with said cars.

I feel blessed beyond blessed that I got to know these children, and so well, before the boys were born. To respect their privacy and that of our sons, I won’t go into details but really, genetics does play a part in personality. One of our sons is very like our surrogate’s son. I am glad for that, and that I know her son, and can handle my son in the same way.

It is a total blessing.

At the same token, nurturing plays the biggest role. Consistency, everything.

When our surro was preganant a friend of mine who has twins (that have SPD and a host of really difficult issues) told me every day she wakes up w/a smile and a big hearted attitude towards the day. No matter what. That is how I totally roll the second I walk into their room. They are the most loving, positive kids I know, because really… they are surrounded by positive energy.

Blessings to you in the new year, ICLW!!!!! hugs

By: WifeyC

WifeyC — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:19:49 +0000

Thank you for posting. It was very interesting to read. And it is amazing how your outlook can change once you are in the situation.

ICLW

By: lily ashley

lily ashley — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:18:06 +0000

i enjoyed reading your post, it was very interesting, thank you

ICLW hugs!

By: Ben's Mommy

Ben's Mommy — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:54:05 +0000

Thoughtful blog. I too have thought about how much of what I see in my little guy is due to his environment or due to his genetics. I too find the idea that both count to be reassuring. Thanks for the encouragement.