Introduction
The influence of heridity and environment on the development
of an individual has been viewed differently by scholoars. There are extreme
views also. But the fact remains that the functioning of heredity and
environment is similar to that of two eyes, two hands, two feet, two legs, etc.
on the development of a person. Each one is complementary and supplementary to
the other. Sometimes one plays a more dominant role and the other relatively
less dominant role. For the balanced and harmonious development of an
individual, a balanced and harmonious interaction between heredity and
environment is very essential. Of course, each has its limitations. There is a
limit ot which each can influence the development of the individual. The role
of the home and the school is to ensure that optimum use is made of these
limits.
