Question by <3: I don’t want to have kids. I don’t want to pass down whatever gene this is?
Many of my immediate and extended family suffers from: drug abuse, alcoholism, anorexia, binge eating, OCD, depression, and anxiety. I suffer from a few things on that list. I’m assuming this is hereditary. Would you say it is likely for me to pass this on if I have kids in the future?
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Answer by Sarah M
No..just teach your kid whats good….be a good parent!!!
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You probably have a higher chance of doing so than others, but if you educate them from the start they will usually know better when the time actually comes.
Those things aren’t hereditary, just bad parenting or lack or parenting.
it looks like your family has an addictive personality gene. the chances aere that it will be passed down but you can prevent them from turning out badly. frst, you have to tell tham that they DO have an adictive personality and thet they can’t try anytrhing even once because they WILL get hooked, unlike other kisd who can try something and them leave it. alo, try getting them “addicated to something good (such as an instrument) or at least something non-harmful (like say, tetris).
There are two factors that play into this:
1) People act by example. As long as you don’t show your kids that side of you, then they’ll be fine.
2) However, it can be hereditary. I know a woman who had a baby, who she put up for adoption. 39 years later, that baby (a baby no longer, needless to say) found her mother. Seeing them together is kind of insane. They act a lot alike, they’re both cautious to others’ feelings in the extreme. They both do this stupid wrist-flicky thing. They’re very scatter brained, among other things. They’ve never met before.
So maybe your kids will have some of the things on this list. But it depends a lot on how their raised. You shouldn’t decide not to have kids just because you’re afraid of their genes. Just raise them right and teach them well and you’ll be okay.
♥ and luck,
Lin
None of that is hereditary.
Most of the disorders you listed are not hereditary. I don’t know what quack started this, but disorders such as obsessive compulsive, anorexia, drug abuse, binge eating and alcoholism are learned disorders picked up often in childhood and as teens. Depression and anxiety is often environmental as well, however there are some hereditary forms mental diseases that trigger depression and anxiety (bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia). The best thing to do it you don’t want to have a child is get a good birth control or if your insurance will allow it have your tubes tied (a lot of doctors and insurances will not allow it).
Should you change your mind about children keep in mind love and stability help prevent a lot of this things. Teach them the values of proper nutrition and dangers of eating disorders, drugs, and alcohol. It’s rough to raise a child, but try to stay bright about things.
Some of these things, like OCD, alcoholism, and depression can be inherited. But it’s a combination of the gene with the home they are raised in. If you get treatment for your conditions along with understanding of what factors in your childhood helped you become that way, then you could raise a healthy child. (Like being the child of an alcoholic can cause a lot of the other problems.) I suggest you get counseling for your problems and then maybe talk to a geneticist about the risks for your family for these conditions.
If you suffer from drug abuse, alcoholism, or anorexia it can effect the baby. Drug abuse and alcoholism have a higher chance of giving your child mental retardation. If you drink while pregnant your child will most likely get FAS(fetal alcohol syndrome). If your child has FAS it can stunt fetal growth and weight. But those are two things you will learn to deal with. As for the other things, just teach your child what is right. Feed him/her proper foods, if he/she has depression or anxiety you can get him/her on medication or go to a counselor or something like that. Don’t let those things make you want to stop having children. They are a beautiful gift from god and if your a fit parent you deserve a child. Good luck, make good choices, and live your life.
addictive personalities (addiction) is actually hereditary. A big part of what your child becomes and how they handle situations is how they are taught while growing up. Teach them about it, information is great. My family has bunch of addictions, but growing up watching it all and having support from my family, the most I am addicted to is Yahoo Answers!
Dont worry, your kids will be fine.