May 07 Nature, Nurture and Human Development

Filed under Conscious Parenting

Abstract: The role of nature-nurture must be reconsidered in light of the Human Genome Project’s surprising results. Conventional biology emphasizes that human expression is controlled by genes, and is under the influence of nature. Since 95% of the population possess “fit” genes, dysfunctions in this population are attributable to environmental influences (nurture). Nurture experiences, initiated in utero, provide for “learned perceptions.” Along with genetic instincts, these perceptions constitute the life-shaping subconscious mind. The conscious