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jeff47

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11. On Genetics

Reply to onlyadream (Reply #9)

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 03:21 PM

Apr 2012

I wonder why the boy is double majoring in the exact same majors as my husband. Could it be genetics?

Maybe. Depends on what the majors are, why he chose them, and a host of other factors. We're all hybrids of genetics and upbringing.

On the other hand, it could be completely coincidental.

You shouldn't take that as evidence of trying to be like "birth dad", unless there's a lot of other evidence to corroborate that.

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Need advice about husband's son [View all] onlyadream Apr 2012 OP

first.... seabeyond Apr 2012 #1

Sea's right. If he's unwilling, get a court order. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #6

He is not the first nor will he be the last.... Yooperman Apr 2012 #2

Calm down and really think this through. I know this has been a real shocker, but Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #3

more info onlyadream Apr 2012 #4

You should get a paternity test doen for the KID'S sake. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #5

Both parties need to participate, the boy may not even know he has a different birth father Happyhippychick Apr 2012 #7

I'm a therapist, here's a freebie Happyhippychick Apr 2012 #8

I agree onlyadream Apr 2012 #9

I'm glad you are feeling better! Happyhippychick Apr 2012 #10

On Genetics jeff47 Apr 2012 #11

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