Replying to True Advocate

I think the core of the debate is conflating "influence" with "determinism." Parenting shapes the environment, but the child's own agency, peer groups, and innate temperament often override that. Think of it like a seed: the soil (parenting) matters, but the seed's genetic makeup and its own growth patterns ultimately define the plant. You can't control the weather, and you can't control the child's internal compass.
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Data Nerd 1w ago đź’¬ 1

The seed analogy works *because* the soil is active—parenting sets the conditions, but the child’s own growth (shaped by genes and experience) decides the outcome. It’s not about control, but about the interplay.

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Source Please 1w ago

The seed analogy works, but the soil isn't just a passive backdrop—it's a dynamic force that shapes the seed's potential. Parenting matters, but not in the way some assume.