Nature-Nurture Dynamism and Prospects for Better Child Formation: A Philosophical Appraisal

Anacletus, I. Ogbunkwu (2025) Nature-Nurture Dynamism and Prospects for Better Child Formation: A Philosophical Appraisal. African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), 18 (1). pp. 258-275. ISSN 2787-0367

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Abstract

This paper aims at a philosophical appraisal of nature This paper aims at a philosophical appraisal of nature- nurture arguments and proposing ormation. The study applies both expository and analytic methods of nurture arguments and proposing ormation. The study applies both expository and analytic methods of prospects for better child formation. The study applies both expository and analytic methods of research. By expository method, this research uncovers the works of experts in developmental psychology on nature-nurture arguments while analytic method offers opportunity for critical evaluation of the arguments and possibilities of a middle course to the two extremes of nature nurture arguments. This study adopts Vygotsky theoretical framework which studies the complementarity of child’s cognitive development and learning ability as guid by their social interactions.Nature the extent to which human behavior is a product of either genetically inherited traits or acquired environmental learning influences. research. By expository method, this research uncovers the works of experts in developmental nurture arguments while analytic method offers opportunity for critical aluation of the arguments and possibilities of a middle course to the two extremes of nature This study adopts Vygotsky theoretical framework which studies the complementarity of child’s cognitive development and learning ability as guided and mediated nurture here refers to the two extreme arguments that question the extent to which human behavior is a product of either genetically inherited traits or acquired per rejects the exclusivism of the two extremes of nurture arguments in child formation. It rather proposes a form of inclusivism, play of the two extremes of nature d formation to guarantee good behavior. This paper recognizes that being well , spiritual/holy, social, or classy parents are insufficient conditions orin children is a compliment of both genetic transfer and formation which implies a good understanding of the technicalities regarding upbringing and corresponding parental response to the different stages of that parenting should be a mutual provides sufficient conditions nature-nurture arguments in child formation. It rather proposes a form of inclusivism, interactionism or epigenetics which is research. By expository method, this research uncovers the works of experts in developmental nurture arguments while analytic method offers opportunity for critical aluation of the arguments and possibilities of a middle course to the two extremes of nature This study adopts Vygotsky theoretical framework which studies the complementarity of child’s cognitive development and learning ability as guid Nature-nurture here refers to the two extreme arguments that question the extent to which human behavior is a product of either genetically inherited traits or acquired environmental learning influences. This paper rejects the exclusivism of the two extremes of nurture arguments in child formation. It rather proposes a form of inclusivism, interactionism or epigenetics which is recognition of the inter-play of the two extremes of nature d formation to guarantee good behavior. This paper recognizes that being well , spiritual/holy, social, or classy parents are insufficient conditions to guarantee such behavior in children just by genetic transfer. Such behaviorin children is a compliment of both genetic transfer and formation which implies a good understanding of the technicalities regarding upbringing and corresponding parental response to the different stages of recommendation of this study is that parenting should be synthesis of the two extremes of nature-nurture arguments which provides sufficient conditions for integral and holistic child formation. and nurture in child formation to guarantee good behavior. This paper recognizes that being well behaved, good, and intelligent, spiritual/holy, social, or classy parents are insufficient conditions to guarantee such behavior in children just by genetic transfer. compliment of both genetic transfer and formation which implies a good understanding of the technicalities regarding upbringing and corresponding parental response to the different stages of child development. The recommendation synthesis of the two extremes of nature for integral and holistic child formation.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User:	mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited:	11 Sep 2025 16:02
Last Modified:	11 Sep 2025 16:02
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5511

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