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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]

50% luck, 50% choices we made.

Family culture and community were huge benefits because it’s a lot of work.

I am not smug though because I am one of six kids and have a homeless sibling and one in federal prison.

33 F, 32 M, 19 M, 19 F

1. My kids (all young adults now) are kind people. They look out for others and are thoughtful about the impacts of their choices. My teen boy went to Urgent Care for a flu shot but ended up accompanying a woman and child to the ER for six hours.

2. They have always valued learning whether formal education or through real life experiences. My stepson is learning woodworking from a man he helped in a legal clinic.

3. They strike a nice balance between enjoying competition and debate and making sure that everyone succeeds and feels like their well-being is valued. My older daughter defuses office conflicts and is seen as the whisperer when they have issues with contractors.

4. They like to improve things. My youngest girl picks up litter in public places and tidies up waiting rooms before she leaves.

I could go on and on. [/quote]

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