Reality Check

Using children to fight conflicts triggered by adults is morally wrong and must be stopped. These children have been deprived of the right to enjoy a normal childhood, get an education, maintain family relationships, and experience the joy of being children at play. If these positive aspects don’t persuade people that this phenomenon is wrong, then certainly the grim realities of these lives should. These former soldiers are often physically maimed, malnourished, and uneducated. They suffer from bouts of paranoia and depression. Combine this with violent and aggressive behavior, and there is the potential for a generation of children who will continue the tradition of genocide. Is this really what we want for the future of our world?