Why Is It Important To Be Child Soldiers?

At seven years old the only worries youths should have are whether they can play outside and when they’re going to see their friends, not murder. It is quite rare to hear about children killing nonetheless, children recruited as soldiers are expected to commit heinous acts such as killing (Humanium). Anyone under the age of eighteen participating in combat or military acts is considered a child soldier. Children around the world are being exploited and forced against their will to defend their countries as child soldiers; however, countries such as Britain and the United States provide hope for many through children’s rights laws and programs like Child Soldiers International.
There are many factors at play for choosing to have youngsters
Once freed from military groups youths have to fight back for their honor and try to reintegrate back into society (Child Soldiers). When coming back to their old lives many look for support which is often unavailable. By not having support ex- child soldiers feel unwanted and usually “re-join armed groups” (Child Soldiers). If these youths were given the support they need not only would it be easier for them to fit back into society but it would decrease the number of children in military
Child soldiers are seen as victims which create a barrier for adult soldiers to fight against because they feel sorry and the need to help the youths. There have been multiple occasions in which the United States has crossed paths with child soldiers. For instance “the first U.S. soldier killed in the war on terrorism was shot by a fourteen-year-old sniper in Afghanistan” (Kaplan). It is essential to make a good judgement call in these types of situations because lives and guilt are riding on the