I had an ominous realization today. Are we all destined to turn out like our parents?

Despite all the varying educational backgrounds, life experiences, world travels, work stress and time periods, do the habits of our parents inevitably become our own from years upon years of subconscious reinforcement. Very worrying especially for the bad ones.

I just chided my mum for her insensitive question when I was upset last night and today I was chided for the exact same thing. And I myself hate that aspect, beiing frustrated at my ex for the same treatment and vowing that I would not like to do such things but does all the effort come to nought?

I hope to correct the cycle and prove it wrong, but gosh. How scary if not.