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Who are you,really??

They say,experiences/culture/evironment,plays a big part of who you are.If thats the case,if you had diferent experiences/culture and environment,than you would be a different person to how you are right now,right?So if thats true,than who are you,really?eg,you describe yourself as a happy/sensitve/loving and understanding person.but if you grew up in an environment thats basically kill or be killed.would you still describe yourself as a happy/sensitve/loving and understanding person?Im just wondering if I would be the same person now if i had grown up differently?If not,than who the hell am I???

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  • 3 years ago
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    It's a fascinating subject and there is constant research, especially for sociology and now gene manipulation, as to how much we are a result of nature or nurture. Look at some case studies involving twins separated at birth and different cultural ideas and beliefs and take into account populations, opportunities and competition to make it even more complex. I notice a lot of apparent similar habits and actions in family across the cousins rather than siblings.

  • 3 years ago

    Didn't grow up in the nicest neighborhood. We had a lot of criminals in my hometown, and I've seen these people as a kid. Witnessing a robbery (with someone holding a gun) outside of the mall, or seeing news every day about tons of shootings weren't the greatest thing for a child to remember. That did kind of change me a bit over the years, as I was left more paranoid (because of being worried, as a kid, that someone might break into our house; now, I'm afraid of being left alone at home at night), violent (only when I'm being pushed around) and more quiet. Before, I was A LOT more nice, extroverted/very sociable, and hated violence. Now, I'm just that girl with paranoia, and I'm that kind of "don't **** with me, or you're dead" kind of person, although I'm still respectful.

    I guess it can kinda change who you are. I mean, I grew up to be more angry; however, my sister...not so much. You can have a good life and be rude, or be a nice person and have a bad life.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    I used to think that I was the greatest. Now I know I’m mediocre. And I don’t care.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    I'm Batman.

  • 3 years ago

    I did not grew up in a happy loving environment either but I turn out fine.. But I know that, other ppl in my place might not turn out the way I did. The only difference is that, I used to pray even when I was in primary school, maybe that help the negativity out of my life... At times when I compare my life with others, I know that it was my prayers that help me...

  • 3 years ago

    My mother had the misfortune to grow up in the worst possible environment. Yet she made a decision at an early age, that her life would be different. And it was. If you met her, you would never dream that she came from a bad environment.

    On the other hand, my oldest sister had a very good life, and still chose to be an azzhole.

    So circumstances don't control us 100%.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    I'm a tart with a heart.

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