Life at the I-House

This week in Global Hour we will talk about the welfare of children in the world. Specifically we will address the use of child soldiers.

Some Points and Questions to Ponder:

1. Most estimates run about 300,000 but some go as high as 1,000,000.

2. Compared to starvation and disease as killers of children how does the use of child soldiers compare?

3. What can be done when child soldiers are used by: A nation state? An opposition force (i.e. a rebel army)? A criminal cartel/gang?

4. Do you see a difference in how North Korea (N.K. is not alone in this practice) has used its children to promote its political position and the active use of child soldiers? Allegedly food and medicine meant for families has been diverted to the military.

5. How young is too young to fight?