Growing up human is uniquely a matter of social relations rather than biology. What we learn from connections within the family takes the place of instincts that program the behavior of animals; which raises the question, how good are these connections?
“Then you figure out that if you don't throw it as hard as you can, you can put it where you want. It's more important where you put it.”
“You're neither unnatural, nor abominable, nor mad; you're as much a part of what people call nature as anyone else.”