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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If so...how much is family culture, nature vs nurture, community, luck,  SES?

What makes your kids great IYO?

Age, gender and birth order of your kids. [/quote]

I think 23 (M) and 20 (F) are great kids, and/but they are human and therefore not perfect.  Do they look "perfect" to others, probably. They've always been good kids, from good grades in HS to deans list at well-reguarded colleges to a good job for one -- the other is still in college.  When they visit friends and other family members they are kind and respectful, and they can hold a conversation with adults.

Hpwever, one has ADHD and impulse control issues and has been in a few jams (fortunately nothing life-altering) and the other has anxiety and has also had their share of trouble. Those who know me well know exactly where the gray hair and stress wrinkles come from, but most probably think we're lucky.

I think we have been good parents (no addiction or abuse), everyone in our house has everything we need and some of what we want, but also not perfect.  [/quote]

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