Parents are just a medium for children to grow. Their upbringing creates the foundation for the child. What they adsorb from outside and how they receive it, totally depends on the child. I think I was the apple that fall close to the tree, but over time, wind blew me away, rain softened me, heat made me hard, and rolling on the mountains taught me how to face ups and downs.
RE: Be Selfish or Kind? Kindness from Parents Begets Kindness and Prosocial Behavior in Children