One thing we can't run away from, try as we might, is our backgrounds. What we've been through as individuals, as well as the environment we were brought up in, always catches up with us, and the truth is that all we can do is embrace it and work towards being better for the future. However, if you think you can shut the door on the past, come out unbiased and continue life without facing your past and what it entails then you are lying to yourself. Here is a list of 9 ways that your background inevitably affects you, even without your knowledge.
Values
The way that you were brought up and the environment that you were socialised in play a significant role in shaping your values as an adult. An example would be, if you grew up in a home where stealing was condoned and it was a normal part of life, you would likely be insensitive towards people who relate to stealing as bad since for you, it's normal. In that regard, what you are taught at a younger age is what you are most likely to stick to, shaping your values in your adult life. On some occasions, however, someone might choose to have their values exactly parallel to how they were brought up due to trauma and resentment of their background. Either way, whether you are adopting your values in line with where you came from or whether you are adopting them despite your background, your background is still the underpinning factor that determines your values.
