Rotten apple spoils the barrel

Meaning:

• A bad person influences everyone he or she comes into contact with, making them bad too.

Example sentence:

This boy is the rotten apple that spoils the barrel. He doesn't do his homework and skips a lot of classes. The other kids think it's all right. Of course, they tend to do the same.


Questions for you to answer:

1. Do you know anyone who is considered the rotten apple that spoils the barrel?
2. What adjectives would you use to describe such a person?
3. In what situations is such a person dangerous?
4. Can you think of situations when a rebellious person can be helpful and beneficial?