Children are generally considered young people who do not have much to think about or who do not have many responsibilities. This is not the case for these people. In fact, child soldiers/suicide bombers are almost the exact opposite. A child soldier is defined as “any person under the age of 18 who is part of any type of armed force or armed group, regular or irregular, in any capacity whatsoever” (Human Rights). They are subjected to trials that they do not deserve. Children should not have these images in their heads at such a young age. They should not suffer this abuse either. Children are abused and abused all over the world, and child soldiers/suicide bombers are one of the worst circumstances. First of all, child soldiers/suicide bombers are found on many different continents around the world. The majority are based in the Middle East and Africa: Burma, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Congo, Liberia, but also Sierra Leone (British Broadcasting Corporation World Watch). Being poor, disconnected from family, or receiving poor or no education makes them more likely to become victims (Human Rights Watch). Girls represent approximately 10-30% of child soldiers in Uganda and Nepal (Do Something). Some enlist because they are too young to realize the toll war can take on them and want to be part of the military because of the weapons they use and the uniforms they wear. Being washed, fed and properly dressed is another reason why they want to be part of these groups, in which they would not receive reception in their everyday lives (British Broadcasting Corporation World Watch). The children who survive the war are captured by the rebel groups and are then turned into child soldiers, just like the children who had just...... middle of paper... The game of ...... is that childhood is a threatened and fleeting phase of life for everyone here. –Christian EzoraWorks cited “Facts About Child Soldiers.” Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch, December 3, 2008. Web. November 18, 2013. “Child soldiers.” BBC World Service. BBC World Watch, June 12, 2006. Web. November 18, 2013. “11 Facts About Child Soldiers.” Do something. Np, March 26, 2004. Web. November 22, 2013. “Life after death: helping former child soldiers regain their integrity.” » Harvard School of Public Health. Harvard School of Public Health, October 6, 2011. Web. November 22 2013. .