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Knowledge is Underrated

Innocence is Overrated

“Well, innocence is overrated. After all, what is innocence but a lack of knowledge? Babies arrive in this world in innocence and we try our best to keep them innocent as long as possible, but at what price to them? As children grow, we protect them, but at some point this becomes detrimental to their development”. Mary Ann Johnson from Kentucky expresses her frustration and idea of innocence regarding parenting. Although I’m not a parent, I can still agree with her insightful point of view. My parents overly shielded my innocence, for I am now anxious when I encounter new circumstances, I decided my future children will be independent and courageous.

The most intriguing part of the subject was how naive society’s view of innocence can be. People appreciate purity and innocence, it is considered a beautiful personality that maintains world peace.

“One can never anticipate every aspect of what the world will reveal to your children. When my youngest daughter was about ten, she typed “girls.com” on our computer, thinking she would find a website with jewelry, makeup, and other things for girls. However, when she hit “enter,” well, you can imagine what she saw.” Mary exemplifies her humourous experience to prove that their innocence can’t be guarded forever, the lack of knowledge and experience in the world will not benefit the children.

“I believe in respecting children and their rights to grow into thoughtful, worldly adults who can make their own decisions based on fact and not fear.” I appreciated the messaged it conveyed, to truly protect children by not shielding them from every hazard, teach them to be responsible by believing in them.

 

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