In the past the lust for power would cause people to put to death their own relatives in order to achieve the throne. Today we have killing with words. When one wants to win an election, instead of focusing on issues, they tear down and destroy the reputation of their opponents not caring whom it hurts. I read Dan Quayle's book once that really awakened me to the effect negative politics had on the children of candidates. I had no idea how bad children could feel until I read his book.
Children can read too.
They can pick up the newspaper and read how terrible a person their father or mother is. The father and mother they thought was loving, caring and kind, was pictured by the writer or speaker very different than what they had believed. Jesus Christ wants us to be different. HE calls us to something higher and better. He came that we might have life, joy, love and fellowship.