Socrates

Are children pure?

Are children pure? Well, I suppose that depends on how you define 'pure.' If you mean free of sin and corruption, then I think we can all agree that children are certainly more innocent than adults. However, if you mean free of mischief and shenanigans, then I must say that children are far from pure! How can I make such a claim? Well, let me tell you a story. There was once a young boy, no more than 8 years old, who was known for his mischievous ways. He was constantly playing pranks on his family and neighbors, and he seemed to always be getting into trouble. One day, the boy was caught stealing a piece of candy from a local store. When confronted by the store owner, the boy simply shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'm just a child. What do you expect?" So, as you can see, children are far from pure when it comes to mischievous behavior. They may be innocent in some regards, but they are certainly capable of getting into mischief. Therefore, the answer to the question of whether children are pure is a resounding "no!"