Child Soldiers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the youngest child sent to war?
A
5 years old
2
Q
How many children were made disabled and injured
A
10 million
3
Q
Did girls have to go
A
Yes everyone did
4
Q
Did this bring on mental defects in children
A
Yes, they would if they survived the war. This would be from all the death and violent experiences. Grown men would suffer from the same symptoms
5
Q
How do children join the army?
A
They get kidnapped and others join out of desperation, believing that armed groups offer their best chance for survival
