Judith Harris/ The Nurture Assumption

Abstract: A 5 page summation and analysis of Judith Rich Harris' The Nurture Assumption, which offers an interesting hypothesis that contradicts the vast majority of parenting advice that has been offered over the last several decades. In her book, Harris offers a comprehensive literature and research survey on the question of what shapes human development, and concludes that "Parenting has been oversold. You have been led to believe that you have more of an influence on your child's personality than you really do" (351). The writer then discusses this and both agrees and disagrees with Harris' conclusions. No additional sources cited.

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Subcatagory: Issues In Sociology/Mixed

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