Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?

I disagree with the statement that the genetic factor plays a role in shaping one’s

character

. It is

also

untrue that any trait developed can be perpetual. My essay would elaborate on the aspects influencing one’s personality and ways to encourage

transformation

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the transformation

of his

character

flaws.

Nature

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The nature

of a

person

is mis-conceptualised to be a product of one’s inherited genes as against the society, culture and upbringing that nurtures him. Parents, friends and neighbourhood play a vital role in constructing one’s behavioural pattern and mentality. It shapes how one would

reacts

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react

to circumstances and incidents put before him.

For example

, the social attitude and temperament of an adopted child is a result of qualities imbibed from the adults with whom he is living rather than from the genes of his biological parents. Despite the best efforts of parents, every

person

develops certain behavioural flaws which are definitely not insurmountable. Proper education

always influences

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has always influenced

a

person

to grow as a morally and socially responsible individual. Education kindles the ability to differentiate between right and wrong, grooming him into a

person

of impeccable

character

.

For example

, an individual who has received

wholesome education

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a wholesome education

, would always try to resolve conflicts through negotiations and rational reasonings

instead

of resorting to abusive behaviour or violence. I conclude that

qualities

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the qualities

imbibed while nurturing a child into an adult, grooms his personality and it is absolutely erroneous to state that people can never alter their behavioural traits.

Man

Suggestion

A man

in

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with

a master of his own destiny and definitely can rise above the loopholes in his

character

by making a cautious effort to prove himself.