Some people believe that one's born talent can be more important than effort. As is known to all, there are some kids who are reckoned to be geniuses, who are capable of learning more quickly, jump higher or run faster. Obviously, Children born with those gifts could make a difference all the more easily than their counterparts. As to personalities, some kids may be born to be more selfish and self-obsessed. In kindergarten, there are always some children who want others' toys or books.
However, the environments children grow up are very significant too. Without suitable surroundings, no one could achieve success. For instance, kids who learn in a school where there is no math lecture are hardly likely to be an excellent mathematician. Moreover, we know loads of examples that students who excel in high schools cannot make it in universities because of the lack of self-regulation and a specific goal. And personalities could be changed too. No one is born to a criminal. As a matter of fact, even criminals should have a second chance to be a decent person. If we believe that everything is decided by born traits, all the hard work and effort by the teachers seem to be useless.
To sum up, innate characteristics play a significant role in our personality and development, but life experience determines how we use our talents and gifts, and affects the way we behave.
