GENETIC, PARENTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON CHILDREN

Hello Science gurus in the house!
The critical thinkers who are making the world a better place to live in. I’m so delighted to participate in this week’s prompt. Regardless of my schedule, I promised myself not to let this topic slide without participating, and that’s because of how interesting, educative, and important it is to our society today.

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You’ll agree with me that we live in a society full of people with terrible behavioral traits, many of which are inherited from parents. This has made our environment less safe and sometimes toxic. But all thanks to @Scifi-multiverse for coming up with this topic, which will at least serve as an eye-opener to many writers and readers who may come across the posts.

In my submission, I will be highlighting some genetic traits in me which, if I had the power to choose, I wouldn’t want my children to inherit. These are behaviors I’ve identified as negative over time, thanks to platforms like Scifi-multiverse that come up with topics that encourage me to research and learn from other authors who are passionate about sharing knowledge and experiences to help better lives.

Some of these traits are;
Timidity: Timidity is one personality behavioral trait I noticed in myself that I really dislike. I must admit, mine wasn’t inherited directly, but rather mostly influenced by my environment. As the last-born child, I received too much discipline and love from my older siblings. They were overly protective, rarely allowing me to mingle with other kids, thinking they were shielding me from bad influences. But in reality, it made me reserved and socially awkward. Today, I struggle to make friends or speak up in public. I honestly admire people who can stand boldly and challenge situations without fear. I wouldn’t want my children to go through the same.

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Genotype: Another trait I wouldn’t want my children to inherit is my genotype, AS. I don’t like it because years ago, when I thought I had found love, genotype compatibility shattered my three-year relationship. It was built on love and trust, but AS-AS pairing forced us apart. It was painful, but I’m grateful to have later found someone I’m compatible with. Still, I hope my children have AA genotypes, so they won’t face such heartbreak.

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In conclusion, while I can only wish for a different genotype for my unborn children, since it’s a natural trait I can’t choose, I have control over how I raise them emotionally. For the issue of timidity, I’ve learned from experience and from this amazing community. I’ll ensure I don’t make the mistake of overprotecting my children to the point of isolating them from life’s necessary lessons. Love and discipline are important, but how we express them makes all the difference.

Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope this was impactful. Wishing you a great day ahead!

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