Child Soldiers

Child Soldiers

What is Child Soldiers?

Google Definition:Child soldiers are any children under the age of 18 who are recruited by a state or non-state armed group and used as fighters, cooks, suicide bombers, human shields, messengers, spies, or for sexual purposes.

My Definition: Child soldiers are minor children that is employed and trained by a state or non-state army group that is used as fighters, cooks, suicide bombers, human shield, messengers, spies, or for a sexual purpose

(This map shows the worst countries that uses Child Soldiers. This map also tells the ranking and category of the countries.) 



SEEL PARAGRAPH

Recruiting a children and using it for military purposes is harmful for the community and the children themselves. It affects the community and the children because of what can the damaged can be done to the society and the families . A lot families will grief for there children, because most of the children are in risk of dying. Approximately 10 000 children die because of getting involved in a war. Child Soldiers are also known to get treated violently. Child soldiers are suffering to sexual harassment, bullying, unlawful treatment, and psychological illnesses for example Trauma. Most children who witnessed death in front of their eyes will likely to suffer from that illness Trauma. One of my research say's they joined the military group known as the Anti-Balaka because they want to avenge their family members. Because of their anger burning to their heart they end up joining the group voluntarily .This takes away they're Human Rights by not having a life of a child, the freedom they want, the freedom for them to play and to make they're own decision, it also takes away their right to be educated. Like the children in Central Africa. Children are used because they are easier to manipulate and they are also compliant or obedient. Children are recruited in Middle East, Africa and Asia. Children are not used for war and violence, children are supposed to be free and living the life of a child. A child that has the right to play freely and to be educated, but because of these cruel behavior of ours we are putting our future to a great danger. Don't wait.. Act now.