Oscar Wilde Influence On Children

Every child is brought into this world with absolute innocence and purity. A child's first encounter with human beings majority of the time include doctors, nurses, and family members. Influence on this child begins the moment they encounter these beings. The people who surround this child ultimately shape who they are by the power of influence. It is in the early years of one's life where they are supposed to learn basic mannerisms, morals, and values. Although many are fortunate to be taught these important tools to navigate through life, some are taught improperly leading them to stray from the right path and to what society would say is corruption. Although we are ultimately responsible for our choices, Oscar Wilde in The Picture of Dorian