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Old 10-01-2006, 07:29 PM   #9
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Haven't recent studies shown that parents have a far smaller influence on a child than previously thought, and that other influences (friends, teachers, other people) have a greater impact? At least that what I recall reading recently.
I doubt that seriously.

The study may have a point if it is only measuring inspiration or encouragement.

A kid is a product of his environment and more often than not bad parents provide a bad environment.

I say sterilize them...but you can't do that.
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