Nature vs. Nurture

Nature vs. Nurture

In my opinion, nurture plays a significant role in development. From infancy to

adulthood, outside influence is responsible in decision-making. Infants will mock or

imitate the actions of others. They may start with some form of sign language, in an

attempt to communicate with an adult. Toddlers develop their language skills by repeating

sounds, words, and/or phrases they hear from their immediate surroundings. During the

early childhood years, a child may view another preschooler pushing and shoving on the

playground. In return, the child may use the same inappropriate behavior to obtain or

prove s...