Please post your nature vs. nurture write your own argument essay here and respond to 2 peers. Remember, your essay should have 5 paragraphs--a quick intro where you set up your position, three body paragraphs with well-developed examples (anecdotal, scientific, etc) and a short conclusion.
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Harleigh P
1/25/2015 06:06:59 am
Multiple accounts of experiments and studies have been conducted to answer the begging question: what is more important in raising a child, their genetics or the environment they are raised in? The discussion has prodded minds all over the world, yet we still haven’t come across a simple solution. I personally have learned about the nature v nurture debate through the fact that my brother is adopted. (Yes, I got permission to talk about him in this before I wrote it). I believe that nurture is the most important player on the field of who a person turns out to be.
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Sophia Munoz
1/25/2015 06:38:42 pm
I can totally relate to your lack of similarities to your mom when it comes to math, I too am not very good. I also think it's peculiar that both of my sister's excel in math ans science but I do not, my I am just a discrepancy in the family :(, but you made some very good points!
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Caroline
1/26/2015 03:43:43 am
I like the sibling idea. I don't think I'm very similar to my brothers either, and especially not my half siblings. I think that could have to do that they are all a lot older than me, but yeah that makes sense
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Jessica G.
1/28/2015 01:37:52 am
I agree with Caroline's statement. Using the example of siblings brings up a great case because there are many families out there whose siblings are complete opposites although they were brought up by the same people with the same values.
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Frida Ø.L.
1/29/2015 07:35:08 am
It was interesting to read about you and your brother being so different whilst growing up in the same environment because I have a sister with whom I've also grown up with in the same environment and we have (so far) turned out to be very similar in our behavior and actions. I also like that you pointed out that "We aren't specifically programmed to feel certain emotions." This is a good way of looking at how nature cannot be the most important part of shaping a person.
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Jessica G.
1/25/2015 07:14:15 am
"Nature versus nurture" is a psychological phrase that identifies with determining whether its heredity or the environment that greatly impacts human psychological advancement. While both nature and nurture significantly influence traits of our body and mind, the former most commonly affects the future of your physical stature, and the latter affects more of your personality.
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Caroline
1/26/2015 03:47:21 am
I agree with your nurture statement. I think that some people who had a harsh family life growing up are influenced by their past for their whole lives. I mean some kids can grow up to be different from their parents, but they still have that influence
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Harleigh
1/27/2015 01:58:28 am
I 110% agree with your statement on what kind of lifestyle a person was brought up with affecting who they turn out to be. We certainly wouldn't be the same if our childhood environment didn't affect us.
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Frida Ø.L.
1/29/2015 07:47:16 am
I also agree with what you wrote about nature versus nurture - that nature cannot be used to it's full potential without proper nurture in a person's life. I think it is because of examples such as the one you used, that most people are finding that nurture is more important than nature because despite their genes being a part of who they are, they will mostly be influenced by their environment and surroundings.
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Torin C.
1/25/2015 10:10:52 pm
There is a saying, ‘if you can control children you can control the future’. We as adults are the guardians of their futures. We protect them and teach them right from wrong. Yet nurturing them is not the only thing that helps them develops, they as human beings have natural traits inborn in our genetic code. Yet nurturing the child is what helps them the most to evolve and adapt in life.
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Jessica G.
1/26/2015 03:30:05 am
I really love the quote you incorporated in your introduction. I haven't heard of before and it definitely assisted in setting up your argument! Good job at using the sources as well.
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Joshua K.
1/26/2015 11:34:32 pm
Good job on logically setting up a way of explaining your argument, and providing good examples. It is always nice to see personal experience and other knowledge incorporated together to make a good argument.
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Gabriel H.
1/27/2015 05:13:00 pm
You make some really good points, particularly with how 'Having is not genetic' and 'if you can control children you can control the future’. You made a really good argument and presented your opinions in the introduction pretty well.
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Jesus S
1/29/2015 04:30:44 am
I completely agree, Torin. I think children grow up best when they are nurtured by their caring parents.
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Sophia Munoz
1/26/2015 12:36:14 am
Everybody obtains behaviors that are derived from nature or nurture. Nature is what is inherited or genetic and nurture referring to all environmental influences after conception. For many years, psychologists and scientists have been debating whether nature or nurture deems itself as more influential in human behavior. They struggle due to the massive impact both have on a person, but through a great deal of research many, myself included, have concurred that nature is more dominant.
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Harleigh
1/27/2015 01:59:52 am
Your essay had a lot of emotional appeal Sophia. I enjoyed reading it. While I don't necessarily agree with your side of the argument it was interesting to see the points you made on the nature side.
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Caitlyn H.
1/29/2015 04:51:05 am
Your writing was, as always, direct and to the point, which is part of the reason why I like to read your writing. Your arguments were interesting to me as I hadn't necessarily considered the "nature" angle very seriously, however it you did propose some fascinating points with the whole fraternal twins and sibling/parent relationships as well as your own personal support. Great evidence!
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Caroline Reges
1/26/2015 03:36:06 am
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Jessica G.
1/28/2015 01:38:55 am
I like how you used the examples of people known to the public eye. It makes your essay more relatable. Also, good job in incorporating Angier's work!
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Cole H
1/29/2015 04:02:13 am
I think you did a great job. One thing I notices in the first paragraph was "someones personality" and I would just watch for the possessive apostrophe. Other than that it looks pretty good to me.
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Caitlyn H.
1/29/2015 05:41:10 am
You had a very compelling argument paired up with your support to your nature argument. I like that you had simple examples with the gender differences, natural talents, and sexual identity. It was interesting to hear about the scientific studies behind these examples. Your use of support definitely strengthened your argument.
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Zach C.
1/26/2015 06:16:25 am
Nature vs. Nurture is a commonly held debate about whether the nature or environment affects the behavior of a living organism the most. This debate has been held for quite a while now and continues to be held today. Although both sides of the argument hold valid points, nurture is clearly the more dominant of the two.
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Joshua K.
1/26/2015 11:31:31 pm
I agree with your statement how nature is not as strong as nurture, and I liked how you carefully pointed out how nature is indeed still an important aspect that must be taken into account. Your facts also help prove your point and make it more solid, which definitely assists your essay well.
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Joshua K.
1/26/2015 11:30:12 pm
Nature and nurture are two pieces which are talked about together, sometimes about which one is more important or if only one is important. From what I've seen, nature and nurture are both quite important, however nurture is a little bit more important. This can be seen through various fields and experience such as biology, simple scientific experimentation and through personal experiences that I have witnessed.
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Sophia M
1/27/2015 05:19:28 am
You created a very convincing piece, and utilized ethos, logos and pathos very well. Although, you do contradict yourself a little bit in when transitioning to a new thought. Overall, I thought your points were valid and supported.
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Gabriel H.
1/27/2015 02:07:03 am
I believe nurture has more to do with the development of oneself than nature. My argument will be applicable only to the development of humans, and not any other organism. This is because humans have complex brains and consciousnesses that allow us to learn at a much greater and faster rate than animals, which leads to us relying on learned behavior, particularly in modern times, much more than natural instincts and gut feeling.
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Cole H
1/29/2015 03:56:03 am
I think you did a pretty good job, however, I think you may need to add and discuss more in paragraph three. Other than that it looks pretty good.
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Logan H
1/27/2015 06:34:18 am
Which is more influential on who you are, nature or nurture? If you have grown up so that you cannot read this, then you will have to agree with me and say nurture, because right now your nature is not enabling you to read my words. In the nature vs. Nurture debate, I will always argue nurture. However, a person’s potential, their tendencies and what parts of their “nurture” affect them the most and the least depend on nature. “Nurture” is every event in your life so far. What nature means in the nature vs. nurture debate is widely wrongly understood and, in my opinion, if what nature means was properly understood then most of the debate would end.
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Gabriel H.
1/27/2015 05:18:32 pm
You make some really good points. I agree with many of your points even though i think we somewhat disagree. It seem that you mostly believe that nature and nurture are equal in determining how a person will turn out, while I think that nurture has much more to do with development than nature.
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Cole H
1/27/2015 06:43:04 am
There is oftentimes controversy about how people are most influenced: nature or nurture. While both have an effect on a person, nurture is most important in developing a person socially.
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Jesus S.
1/29/2015 04:28:46 am
you know what, i think society does play a big role to how people grow up and change. Society has gotten a grip on us all.
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Caitlyn H.
1/27/2015 07:22:02 am
Over past several decades, scientists have taken an interest in the reasoning behind human nature. They have analyzed the quantitative data, such as hormone and chemical balance, and considered the cultural influences on an individual’s persona. These types of observation mixed in with information gathered from social scientists have allowed for the “Nature versus Nurture” argument to come up. Do people develop their personality as they grow up or are they born that way? Although there are biological markers that differentiate different people, it is far more likely that individuals are individuals based on the way their environment has shaped them whether it was through family values, education, or life experiences.
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Shaina L.
1/29/2015 03:00:01 am
The idea of whether nature, the force that naturally occurs around us from infancy to death, or nurture, the care shown by others, is frequently debated as to which of the two is prevalent in the development of an individual. In the case of humans, the nurture element is comparably more “personal” than that of animals; in most species, the offspring are left to fend for themselves after a short period of time where as human parents or guardians remain with the child for a much longer. While both nature and nurture do indeed contribute to an individual’s behavior and character in the later years of his or her development, I believe nurture to have greater control over the aforementioned individual’s future personality.
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Jesus S
1/29/2015 04:26:53 am
NATURE V NURTURE is pretty much a question of what affects a person growing up in the real world more. Nature side of the argument is where you live and how you live as far as sanitation and money. The Nurture is more of having parents and family to be there with you. Though many arguments are made, it is safe to say for me that i would pick Nurture over Nature.
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Frida Ø.L.
1/29/2015 08:03:48 am
Nature versus nurture is a question that has caused much debate for centuries. Through research, we have found that both play a significant role in the shaping of a person. The remaining question that scientists and psychologists are trying to solve today is: Which part plays a greater role in the development of a person?
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