I thought they were stupid and a waste of time . Instead I and a couple of my best friends went out to the fields for a snake - killing spree . We drove snakes out of the bushes then beat them to with long , wooden sticks . It was harsh I know but we were kids then and pushing miniature cars around and wetting ourselves with water s just were n't our idea of having fun .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: Why did the children kill the snakes ?
Options:
A. They were cruel people who hated snakes .
B. The snakes were a threat to the children .
C. They were children who were acting on impulses .
D. None of the above choices .


C