We are beginning to consider the life span of human beings:
infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
Life is fragile and precious.
In many ways, we are like barnacles clinging to rocks amidst a pounding ocean. We are born strong enough to cling and thrive or sometimes the rock becomes a treacherous calamity instead of providing stability and security.
In many ways, we are like barnacles clinging to rocks amidst a pounding ocean. We are born strong enough to cling and thrive or sometimes the rock becomes a treacherous calamity instead of providing stability and security.
How much is based on our genetics and how much is due to our environment?
In order to understand the capacities and challenges of a human life span, we must first begin with the nature/nurture debate.
Please watch the award winning documentary, "The Dark Matter of Love"
http://vimeo.com/82980732
Answer the following questions:
1. Where did you originally situate yourself on the line of nature vs. nurture? Why?
2. After watching the documentary "The Dark Matter of Love", had your opinion changed?
Why?
3. Should adoption from another culture or country happen? Why or why not?
4. Can we undo the wrongs done to children at a very early age?
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