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What does it mean?
The speaker asks why children commit heinous crimes against their families.
In plain terms
Why do children kill their parents and siblings?
What can you take from it?
Extreme violence often comes from unexpected places.

Where it applies

  • explaining crime
  • parental fear

Putting it to work

  • study violence
  • protect family

Questions to consider

  • What causes child violence?
  • How do we protect children?

Another view

The question implies children are capable of such acts without explanation.

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