: Which of the following best identifies a theme of the excerpt? A. Children often do not understand the consequences of their actions and can act
cruelly towards other and one another as a result.
B. Youthful naivety prompts children to want to imitate influential ideas in ways
they don't always understand.
C. While young people have beautifully active imaginations, it is better to be old
and wise than young and foolish.
D. Strong family units help prevent crime and cruelty among younger family
members.