Hardcore blank-slaters must either never spend time around children, or view them through rigidly ideological eyes.
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Recently I asked a mother of (fraternal) twins what they had in common. She thought for a long time, then said "nothing."
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(taking devil's advocate here) this result could also occur if effects of nurture are chaotic: 1/2
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with seemingly-insignificant differences in how you treat them causing big changes in personality. 2/2
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@paulg being so different is an evolutinary advantage, but this does not negate the blank slate theoryThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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do not forget though that children are never born from the same parent, nor context. Younger you is a different father than you are.
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I had my boys in a "batch". Identical twins then one 10 months later. All very different. It's delightful and freeing as a parent
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Yes, this. I'm the father of fraternal twins. Differences in personality were evident from day one.
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Parenting might be the one area where experience qualifies one to "be the expert" (unlike, say, teaching). Because of the humility.
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mine have been basically opposites from birth. endlessly fascinating.
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@simon_brooke especially bearing in mind their genetic makeup is from the grandparentsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I have two twin girls. Completely different personalities since day 1.
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Darwinian tactic? The more variability you have in your kids the more likely your genes will pass in an uncertain future.
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mine were different from as soon as they could kick in the womb, well before 20 weeks. 1 v active 1 calm and thoughtful
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as a father of fraternal twins I can +1 this statement absolutely.
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My wife wanted me to ask you what kind of school are you sending your kids to? Private, public or homeschool?
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