The main message of the text's heredity environment discussion is that: people's life fate lies totally in their genetic make up. a person can do anything if given the right environment. people need the right environment to fully express their inborn talents. a person can overcome every obstacle if he or she tries hard, often enough. next

In order for aptitude, genetics for a talent, to succeed the right environment is needed. A child could have an aptitude for music but if not offered a chance to sing or play an instrument the aptitude will not be utilized. For those that are low-income the environment plays more of a factor than the genes they have. Whereas, for middle to upper class individuals the environment is less harsh and therefore aptitudes can flourish.