Young Oliver: or the Thoughtless Boy. A Tale

"Young Oliver: or the Thoughtless Boy. A Tale" by Anonymous is a moral story from a time long ago, teaching kids about the trouble that comes from not thinking things through. It follows a young boy whose life takes a turn for the worse because he doesn't listen to good advice. Born into a family facing difficulty, Oliver starts out as a hard worker, but his problems begin when he starts drinking and hanging out with the wrong crowd. He wastes money given to him by a kind merchant and ignores his work, which leads to failure and lawbreaking. The story ends sadly with him in jail and facing execution, showing readers the serious outcomes of not making smart choices.