The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn | Out T...

The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do

Judith Rich Harris’s 1998 book, The Nurture Assumption , challenges the belief that parental upbringing is the primary driver of personality, arguing instead that genetics and peer groups are the dominant influences. Harris proposes a Group Socialization Theory, suggesting that children develop their adult personalities by socializing with peers rather than through parental molding. For a detailed summary of the book, visit James Clear's website . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out t...