Recently, we've been studying social development and how events, people, and innate characteristics affect one's life. In more specific terms, we've observed the socialization process or in other terms, the influence of others upon us. The way we're interacted with, the ones we interact with, and the stimulation we encounter as we mature has significant influence over our social, emotional, and mental health. 

Looking at the above concept from more of a micro perspective, we can observe the concepts of nature and nurture. Nature, in sense,refers to the innate coding and composition of our being--basically, it means that we are born with certain aspects of our personality and regardless of atmosphere, it is how we are. On the other hand, nurture refers to the influence on our development from those around us, their actions, and the environment in which we develop. Both nature and nurture influence our socialization; nurture can impact our innate nature by pushing it further towards or away from our initial nature. For example, if I am a naturally intelligent person (I'd like to think that is the case), then being nurtured by my parents to do well in school and succeed will enhance my motivation, intelligence, and drive. 

Danielle, for example, is a case in which nurture drove someone away from innate nature, Danielle, a "wild-child" was neglected from a very young age. Forced into isolation, Danielle was unable to speak, socialize, walk properly, or even socialize with others adequately. Because she lacked stimulation and human contact (basic love and care), she found herself to be developmentally stinted. 

A lack of care can debilitate social skills we may take for granted; although seemingly unimportant, basic, and common, basic human interaction, along with nature, play a major role in the way in which we act and develop with and in relation to one another.