The nature versus nurture debate involves whether human behavior is determined by the environment, either prenatal or during a person's life, or by a person's genes. The alliterative expression "nature and nurture" in English has been in use since at least the Elizabethan period and goes back to medieval French.

What does being nurturing mean?

to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop: She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.

What is nurture in simple words?

nurture. verb. English Language Learners Definition of nurture (Entry 2 of 2) : to help (something or someone) to grow, develop, or succeed. : to take care of (someone or something that is growing or developing) by providing food, protection, a place to live, etc.