If & Then.

If a child gets hit enough,

then they will learn to spot a bully from a mile away.

If a child is raised by ministers,

then they will learn to tell the difference between the real deal & a snake-oil salesman.

If a child is exposed to enough cruelty,

then they will become either cold-hearted or full of compassion.

...

If a person full of compassion has children of their own,
then they will become an activist.

If a cruel, snake-oil selling bully poses a threat to their children,
or anyone else's children,
then the activist will become a warrior.


Selah.