do the parent's nature affect the hatchling's nature?

[baa]

or is it always a 1/25 chance for each nature? im having a tough time trying to breed a brave or sassy snorlax

 

[Volteon]

if you´re in emerald and the female/ditto is holding everstone, then yes, you can check it here:
http://www.serebii.net/emerald/breed.shtml

If you´re in any other game, then no, nature won´t be influenciated.

 

[baa]

ah, thanks.

 

[The Organizer]

Yes use this webpage, the only way a nature can be passed on is if the ditto is holding a everstone, and its breeding with a female pokemon, with the everstone in place the baby has a 50% chance of getting either parents nature, but i find its more commonly the dittos nature i get...