Nate learns the importance of relying on knowledge and training rather than fear, highlighted by themes of overcoming adversity and accepting personal responsibility for growth and wisdom.
In the story "Growing" by Jacob Henderson, one lesson that Nate learns is the importance of relying on one's knowledge and training instead of allowing fear to govern decisions. This insight into Nate's personal growth is indicated when the story reflects themes common in narratives of maturation, such as overcoming adversity, understanding the consequences of one's decisions, and recognizing the necessity of personal responsibility. The narrative also illustrates the progression from innocence to experience as Nate's journey unfolds from naivete to self-awareness.
Several quotes from the provided reference material support this interpretation. For example, remarking on events from "... and growing," and the connections made with themes such as the need to accept responsibility as in the wolf parable, further reinforce this life lesson. Also, the mentioned falling action in stories, where characters grow wiser from their experiences, ties into Nate's character development and the lesson he learns.