According to Jerome Kagan in the 20th century, “Genes and family may determine the foundation of a house, but time and place determine its form” (dictionary.com).Sociologist have debated the subject of nature and nurture since 1869. The beginning of the nature and nurture argument started with an English man named Francis Galton. Galton would go on to do research in the field and observe the major impact education had on development. However, the nature and nurture debate has progressed over time. Some individuals believe nature has played the most significant impact in who we become. Those who side with the nature argument believe that the arrangement of our genes determine who we become. Those who believe in the nurture side believe that genetics play a role in certain traits but overall our environment determines who we become. Moreover, the debate of nurture and nature can be related to my life. I have evaluated myself and observed these traits hard working, resilient, serious, analytical, loyal, and organized. When I took a personality test in my sociology class in High School I was an ISTJ personality type which describes me pretty well. My goals are well thought out but I have different options in mind. While my first year at a four year University I will join the reserves. Moreover, I plan on getting my undergraduate degree in Business .For my graduate degree I plan on going to school for law or marketing. After my education is completed I plan on becoming an officer in the military so I can proudly protect the rights of our citizens. My mission statement though is to become an ethical leader in my church and community. I have learned to value education because I have seen the negative effects of not getting a higher education. Moreover, the nature debate has impacted my life. My physical traits I notice I have inherited are a larger nose from my grandfather, hazel eyes from my dad, brown hair, and short in height like my grandfather. I am very talkative and outgoing like my