The short story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula Le Guin presents a utopian society called Omelas whose prosperity depends on the lifelong suffering of one innocent child. Most residents of Omelas learn about this secret around ages 8-12, before coming of age. Knowing such injustice exists in their midst would be traumatizing for a child, and few could live with themselves knowing this secret. The story explores whether one could choose to turn a blind eye to injustice or walk away from the utopia to spare the child.