Experiences and learning are important aspects of a child's upbringing, as they can have far-reaching consequences on the development and future, especially for youngsters. While some argue that preschool experiences, mainly the informal education by parents or guardians, have the biggest impact on the child's future, others opine that teenage school experiences, majorly the formal education system and accompanied teenage peer pressure, have the greatest future influence on children. In this essay, I will discuss the above views and posit that both experiences equally impact the child's future.