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Q: At the ABP Conclave last week, siblings Piyush and Prasoon Pandey and Ila Arun underscored the need for family values shaping them into what they are today. How much of this is relevant for A&M professionals?
A: Sociologically, the debate of heredity vs environment in influencing individual’s behaviour and character is well known. Theoretically, it is true that family values are the glue that bind not only the family, but also impacts the destiny of individuals. There are enough examples to corroborate both sociological and theoretical positions on the subject.
But with rising aspirations and democratisation of opportunities, individuals rise with or without “dynastic” inheritance or tangible family support. Here also, there are enough examples of such achievements in the field of cricket, athletics, film and entrepreneurship etc.
The above is not purported to suggest that family values are inconsequential. In fact, it provides a great tailwind for an individual to accelerate in life.