We’ve talked about Nature vs. Nurture. We’ve also explored some ideas about opportunities which some children may or may not have that might affect their outcomes. After reading the text and watching the videos under our Week 4 Lesson, talk about your thoughts about how where a child is born and what their circumstances are might affect their development starting at birth (or even sooner). What risk factors might some children be facing? What part does society play in contributing to or mitigating those risk factors? What might be the generational affects? What about the effects of access to health care for the mother on the health of the child? How does culture, society, and stereotypes impact childbirth.