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Just about everyone has caught themselves saying something that they had heard - and hated hearing - from their own mom or dad. Sure, we'd all like to inherit our folks' best qualities but we don't want to actually become them. Still, you can't deny the twin forces of nature and nurture-- you're made up of their DNA and they did raise you. So is it inevitable or not? Can we dodge the mom and dad bullet? Share with us your tips and tricks on fighting the transformation.

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