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Risky Behavior

Nature Vs. Nurture: Do kids engage in risky behavior because "that's just the way they are" or because parents and other adults encourage risk-taking?

21%  It's nature. Risk taking is part of being a kid.
18%  It's nurture. Risky behavior results when kids try to follow the example of adults.
62%  It's both. Everything in life is a risk. Live with it.

1376 Total votes cast.

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