Genetic Heritability Debate

Commenters debate whether a specific trait or phenomenon, such as wanting a large family or other characteristics, is genetic, heritable, or influenced by inheritance, mutations, or epigenetics, often referencing parentage and family patterns.

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gnulinux Jul 24, 2018 View on HN

It's possible there is some genetic factor.

seydor Dec 1, 2022 View on HN

it can't really be genetic

commandlinefan May 31, 2019 View on HN

Well, it sure seems to be hereditary...

cabalamat Sep 17, 2010 View on HN

I suspect it has genetic components.

tck42 Dec 31, 2022 View on HN

This assumes that it is a heritable trait. My anecdotal experience leads me to doubt that.

EmoSupportEmu Jan 23, 2020 View on HN

Because you can have a mutation that your parents don't have?

hutzlibu Jan 2, 2023 View on HN

It has something to do with genetics. Maybe you understand, once you have children?

aqme28 Jul 1, 2021 View on HN

Do you mean to imply that it's genetic?

gedy Sep 15, 2019 View on HN

Seems like an expected side effect of not knowing or having a relationship with genetic parent to filter out traits. Sueing won't fix that..

AprilArcus Jul 2, 2022 View on HN

Seems like an unwarranted assumption that "wanting a big family" is a heritable trait