Of course my philosophical perspective does NOT condone or dismiss the cruelty of adults onto children. Anyone who suggests that is an idiot. If I were to see an adult abusing a child, I would intervene. If I were to see a man sexually abusing a child, I would cut off his dick and cram it down his throat, then tape his mouth shut. I think child molesters should be neutered -- no second chance.
Amazingly, most children appear to be naturally/innately equipped/capable to handle all kinds of hideous things they're subjected to. I think that's an astounding thing to consider and THAT'S what I'm focusing on here! I think it demonstrates the true giant-ness of the human spirit -- even in a being that looks small and young and inexperienced and uneducated. And for such giant spirits, the ravages of the world are a playing field to be explored and to rise above. Who knows if we ALL didn't choose to incarnate here? Children are as much spiritual giants as adults are. They seem more clearly in tune with energy/nature than most adults -- and they seem more accepting of life than most adults who are wound up in concepts, stories, and control. So, who/what is more deficient?