Nature vs. Nurture

Although most scientific evidence points to the idea that nature and nurture share equal roles in the upbringing of the individual, I tend to somewhat disagree. I don't doubt that both play some role in shaping one's persona, but I believe nature has a larger impact than nurture. This idea can be supported by the numerous success stories you always hear about someone coming from a broken home and growing up to make something of themselves. Growing up in a loveless home can certainly have a profound affect on one's future, but often that can push that individual even further to strive for success. This converse of this also works. There are plenty of people who grow up in a privileged lifestyle, taught values from their parents such as loyalty, hard work, and persistence. Yet despite this upbringing, some people are simply unable to make anything of themselves. They grow up to experience little success and can often lead a life that is seemingly unfit for someone who was raised in such an environment. The way you're nurtured may instill you with a specific set of morals, but it's ultimately the environment that plays the largest role in the future.