Nurture
Nurture
Nurture (/ˈnɜːrtʃər/; from Latin nutrire, meaning "to feed, nourish") refers to the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing. It is often contrasted with the concept of nature, which refers to the influence of genetics and inherent traits on development.
Etymology
The term "nurture" originates from the Middle English word norture, which is derived from the Old French norture or nurtura. The Latin root nutrire means "to feed" or "to nourish", indicating the role of care and sustenance in growth and development.
Related Terms
- Nature versus nurture: A psychological debate related to whether human behavior is determined by the environment, either prenatal or during a person's life, or by a person's genes.
- Child development: The biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the conclusion of adolescence.
- Parenting: The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.
- Environmental influence: The impact of the surroundings and conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Pronunciation
In English, "nurture" is pronounced as /ˈnɜːrtʃər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nurture
- Wikipedia's article - Nurture
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