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Question: What combination makes someone who they are!?
I've always wondered!.!.I'm in high school now, and I notice all the different groups floating around, and different kinds of people!. Not just in school, but from where I've been!.!.
There's always a more 'geekier' person, and there's always the more jock-like person!.!.If you get what I mean!.!.
and I was wondering, is it within your traits like a certain trait makes a person more geekier or more jock-like!? (by the way, I use geekier in a non-biast way) It's the only way I can think of to describe!.!.
Anyway, Only wondering if it has to do with the traits of your parents, or is it random!?
For instancce!.!.if your mom and dad are really sporty people, and like to work out, their child will most likely be into sports, and be muscular!.!. and vise versa!.!.or could their child be the opposite of the both of them!?
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Some traits are passed on genetically, others are not!. Theres so many genes and combination of genes it's impossible to know or accurately predict a persons tendencies until they actually show them!. Another reason children grow to be like their children is because a vast majority of parents raise their children as they were raised, but not all children take to it the same way their parents did!. Other times a life changing occurrence could drastically alter a persons attitude and outlook on life!.

Theres a classic argument in psychology that seems to be along the lines of what your asking that you might find interesting!. It's the nature vs!. nurture argument!.
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Nature_vers!.!.!.
It's the argument on what affects humans more, their genes or environments!.

You should try taking a psychology course if your interested and your school offers it!. It delves into your question quite a bit!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Heredity has a strong influence with people likes, dislikes and tendencies!. I have traits of my grandmother on my father's side!. Addictions show up in other family members: aunts, uncles, & cousins!. Twins will show opposite likes and dislikes as well as educational levels!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Part of who you are comes from your past and how your family has influenced the way you have become!. The rest I would say is up to you!. You determine who you are!. So!.!.!. good luck with that! XPWww@QuestionHome@Com