Why are the children doing what they're doing? Why does a child reach up and kill his mom and dad and murder his two little sisters and then cut his throat?
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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