A strong-willed young child screams, beats, and kicks the floor. She takes the gifts she was given for her birthday and throws them against the walls. She thrashes and storms around until all her energy is spent. She finally falls asleep in her exhaustion. When she wakes, she feels the loss of the things she loved.
Self-righteousness, pride, and an unbroken heart all work together to create a personal hell that no one wants to live in. This personal hell is then passed from parent to child.
The spirit of death is a contagious virus. The only cure is a broken heart full of painful repentance. Seek the cure before others are infected.