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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. NATURE VS. NURTURE Thoughts???
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???

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

6. Hair Color
Heredity

7. Color of Eyes
Heredity

8. General Health of the Baby
Both

9. Personality Traits of the Child
Both

10. Physical Strength
Both

11. Relationship With Family & Friends
Environment

12. Level of Education
Environment

13. Body Type
Heredity

14. Weight
Both

15. IQ
Both

16. Birth Defects
Both

17. Risk Taking
Both