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Children Killed In 'The Veldt' By Ray Bradbury
In the story "The Veldt" Ray Bradbury presents a strong idea about why the parents were the fault of their own death. "But nothing's too good for our children," George said. George and Lydia bought a lot of technology bemused, that their children should have the best and most advanced technology. Maybe the children killed their parents, but it was the fault of themselves that led to their fatality.
Initially, George and Lydia didn't try hard enough to discipline their children. Every time they've tried to, they'd just give in. Also, Peter would continuously talk back to his parents. "I'm sure you're mistaken, Father" and "I don't think you'd better consider it anymore Father," said peter. The children changed the nursery with their thoughts

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