The "taboo" of innocence lies in its perceived ignorance. In a society that prizes experience and "grit," the person who maintains a sense of wonder or moral purity is often treated as an outlier—a "top" figure who stands out awkwardly against the crowd. We protect the innocence of children because it is temporary, but we often grow hostile toward the innocence of adults, viewing it as a refusal to engage with the "real world." Thus, the state of remaining uncorrupted becomes a transgression—a quiet taboo against the status quo of disillusionment.