One day, Judith Rich Harris, who was not an academic or a proper psychologist became an influential, yet controversial figure in the field of psychology. How?— Harris wrote a book called, “The Nurture Assumption”, where she opposes a common belief that parents are the most significant part of children’s environment, with a new belief that peers are more significant because they are the actual ones who influence over who the children become, not parents. Although Harris’ arguments might not be true in all aspects, it is undoubtable that she compensated the defects of the outdated theories and beliefs, with a new and better approach of parenting.
I find Harris’ emphasis on peers over parents in the children’s environment, and her reasons for
I find Harris’ emphasis on peers over parents in the children’s environment, and her reasons for