Among the Cree of North America, Infants Were Given Moccasins

Among the Cree of North America, infants were given moccasins with holes in them so that ghosts would not take them away "because their moccasins need mending." This example is intended to show

A) how ancient magic worked.
B) child rearing has a long history.
C) if parents cannot protect children, they resort to explanations involving the supernatural.
D) feelings about the parental role of safeguarding children are universal.