HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOU CONCERNS OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT
I would say I have high concerns for child soldiers. I think the inhumane ways they treat children is sad and disgraceful. Who really in their right mind would ever send a child off to war just because it was a strategical military it still doesn't make it right or good even if they volunteer kids have right to grow up and hopefully never have to witness the horribleness of war and the sight of someone being killed.
WHAT WOULD IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TO DO THIS?
I think I could care more for child soldiers if I went on a trip over there and talked to people who have been a child soldier or actually see the result of what cruel people do to children who are recruited. Also I think listening to a very devastating story could also increase my concerns for child soldiers. I would do these things because being uncomfortable and hearing things that aren't pleasant and meeting people makes it real and it's not just some thing we studied in year ten but a serious problem that's happening all around the world.
WHAT IVE LEARNT AND MY OPINION
Before studying this topic i didn't even know people actually used children in an army and personally i was horrified to learn about it but it was good to get out of my comfortable little shell i live in and learn about the troubles and tragedies that are going on in the world and how lucky i am to live in a first world country with more than I need and lots of things i want. Anyway back to the problem at hand I'm only 14 and hearing that other kids my age and younger are fighting in an army, cooking, being used as bait or for sexual purposes. Its disgusting to even think about but its a reality for so many kids around the world. What saddens me even more is that these kids have been in an army so long they miss out on growing up, education and love and support they need. This topic has made me give a hard look at my life and I've realised that I am so privileged and ungrateful for what i have I thank God for placing me where I am.