Family is the most important influence in a child's life. A child's first memory is of his family, and he relies on his family to provide for him and protect him. The first relationship a child has is with their family members, so it is crucial that these relationships are healthy and positive. Children thrive when family members encourage their growth and development, inspiring them to achieve their goals. When making decisions, the family can influence its children sufficiently to weigh on their conscience and make the right decisions. Good or bad, families pass on their traditions and values ​​to their children, whether they know it or not. Children who grow up in a negative environment are less likely to overcome that negativity and succeed in the world, much like the main character in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. At the beginning of the novel, Twain makes Pap, Huck's father, a human being. The townPap enters the story as a complete mess, pale-skinned like a ghost, wearing worn clothes and desperate for money. He will do anything to get more whiskey, including lying, stealing, and abusing his power as a father. Throughout the novel, Pap physically and emotionally abuses Huck. For example, he makes fun of Huck trying to become educated or any educated person, especially black people. Pap is so outraged that a black person is educated, well-dressed, and allowed to participate in the political process that he simply refuses to vote. He goes so far as to say: “And what do you think? They said he was a college professor, and