I’m a firm believer that both nature and nurture strongly influence a person’s character. Our genes may determine our character to some degree, but for most of us, our personality and values are further shaped as we are growing up by our life experiences and role models.

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Kids often idolize professional athletes. Being talented, physically fit, rich, and famous is appealing to many, but especially to impressionable young people.

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