Here is an interview with the son of gifted mathematician, John Nash. John Nash Jr. inherited schizophrenia from his father. I have three children who are all on the Autism spectrum. I fear that I may also have passed on the schizophrenia gene to them. My ten year old daughter is very bright but having behavioral problems. I pray that none of my children inherit my schizophrenia. I am watching them closely for it. My daughters already discuss having families of their own, when they grow up. At this point in time, they both want to adopt, rather than have their own children. I think that is for the best.