The article discusses the common perception that individuals often resemble their parents, both genetically and behaviorally. Drawing on Oscar Wilde's quote, it reflects on societal attitudes towards this phenomenon and the reluctance to accept becoming like one's parents. While acknowledging scientific evidence supporting genetic similarities, the article emphasizes the importance of personal agency and self-awareness in shaping one's identity. Ultimately, it suggests that with knowledge and commitment, individuals can control how much they reflect their parents in their own lives.
The idea of becoming like your parent is rarely offered as a compliment and even more rarely taken as one.
The abundant evidence on this topic shows that we do indeed have a substantial genetic tendency to resemble our parents.
...the similarity only goes so far, and depends a lot on how you see your past and on how you decide to build your own life.
With knowledge and commitment, you can take a great deal of control over the person you become.
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