Are the words we say to a baby before they can even understand them, a good indicator of how the kid is going to turn out?

Are the words we say to a baby before they can even understand them, a good indicator of how the kid is going to turn out?
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answer:That’s sad, and probably true, @Dutchess_III. She probably IS ‘speaking into existence’ him being a brat. Did you think to tell her your opinion? I probably would have.
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