Child Soldiers: Topic And Chosen Aspect
1.0 Topic and Chosen Aspect
Child soldier is the chosen aspect for this report. Child soldier are children under the age of 18 who are recruited by a state or non-state armed group to actively fight in war. Throughout history, children have extensively involved in military campaigns. The military use of children takes three distinct forms: children are involve in hostilities; used in support roles for example lookouts, spies; or children can be used for political advantages.
1.1 Critical Evaluation of Findings
Military use of children affects every aspect of a child’s development. Children affected by armed conflict can be injured or killed, displaced from their homes and communities, orphaned or separated from their parents and families,
victims of trauma as a result of being exposed to violence or subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation. It is highly probable that children living in conflict area will be underprivileged of basic needs such as food, shelter and medical attention.
Child soldier is the chosen aspect for this report. Child soldier are children under the age of 18 who are recruited by a state or non-state armed group to actively fight in war. Throughout history, children have extensively involved in military campaigns. The military use of children takes three distinct forms: children are involve in hostilities; used in support roles for example lookouts, spies; or children can be used for political advantages.
1.1 Critical Evaluation of Findings
Military use of children affects every aspect of a child’s development. Children affected by armed conflict can be injured or killed, displaced from their homes and communities, orphaned or separated from their parents and families,
victims of trauma as a result of being exposed to violence or subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation. It is highly probable that children living in conflict area will be underprivileged of basic needs such as food, shelter and medical attention.