Drafting Kids for War

Azubike Richard · Post by **Azubike Richard** » 03 Sep 2022, 17:12

I believe that individuals should wait to join the military until they are at least 21 years old. I believe that 17-year-olds are just too young to deal with the issues that emerge in the military, even though they must have their parents' permission. They still have a lot of maturing and developing to do.

Demilade_001 · Post by **Demilade_001** » 04 Sep 2022, 00:21

I believe children should never be drafted into wars, it's as if the government is sending them to an early grave. If I had the power I would stop it

IbrahimOtegbade · Post by **IbrahimOtegbade** » 04 Sep 2022, 07:12

I don't think patriotism should be a reason for drafting children into the military.
War is political and I do not appreciate the logic behind sacrifice lives for a few people's ego.
Children are children in peace and war. They must be protected not drafted.

IbrahimOtegbade · Post by **IbrahimOtegbade** » 04 Sep 2022, 07:18

I don't think patriotism should be a reason for drafting children into the military.
War is political and I do not appreciate the logic behind sacrifice lives for a few people's ego.
Children are children in peace and war. They must be protected not drafted.

IbrahimOtegbade · Post by **IbrahimOtegbade** » 04 Sep 2022, 07:20

I don't think patriotism should be a reason for drafting kids into the military.
War is political and I do not appreciate the logic behind sacrifice lives for a few people's ego.
Kids are kids in peace and war. They must be protected not drafted.

Chikapeter+110 · Post by **Chikapeter+110** » 05 Sep 2022, 07:43

Drafting kids for war is a very wrong thing to do because most times they grow up to become stone-hearted fellows. So if I have the power, I'll stop the drafting of kids into a war.

Doris Nzeket · Post by **Doris Nzeket** » 06 Sep 2022, 08:04

Drafting is mandatory enrollment into the armed forces. Should kids be drafted for war? No. Should they be trained for self-defense? Yes.

readingswithsoso · Post by **readingswithsoso** » 06 Sep 2022, 16:04

Our brain only fully matures and develops around 25 years old. So...

Ebele Ekelobi · Post by **Ebele Ekelobi** » 07 Sep 2022, 02:48

It'll leave the surviving kids from any such war with age-long traumas. I wouldn't want that for the next generation. So, yes, if I had the powers, I would change that. Kids should not go to war for any reason whatsoever.

Bef Ozo · Post by **Bef Ozo** » 07 Sep 2022, 03:58

I have never approved of the idea of drafting children into the army. Children are not matured enough to make decisions. Some of them may think it will be like a movie not knowing it's a life or death situation.

Judy O · Post by **Judy O** » 07 Sep 2022, 04:43

If I had the power, I'd make it voluntary. Drafting children for war messes with their life. Their plans are shattered and they may never remain the same. Truly, drafting kids for war is terrible.

Krispies · Post by **Krispies** » 07 Sep 2022, 10:44

Owuamanam Eberechukwu wrote: ↑02 Aug 2022, 20:00 Most governments, when in need, move beyond the status quo to draft kids for war.

If you had the power, would you end this menace? Or do you find reasons with the government for drafting young kids for war?

In my opinion, kids are not even meant to be aware of the concept of war. They should be protected from this until their teenage years. Even upon reaching teenagehood, they should not be drafted to fight a war

Ivinky · Post by **Ivinky** » 07 Sep 2022, 13:42

Drafting "kids" for war?
That's unacceptable. Kids should be protected by the government. If I had my way I would end this menace.

Walter R · Post by **Walter R** » 08 Sep 2022, 02:32

I do not think that there is absolutely any reason justifiable which may be given as a reason for drafting kids to war and exposing them so early on to such level of trauma and violence.

Bombasticsideeye · Post by **Bombasticsideeye** » 08 Sep 2022, 03:16

Kids minds are still developing and it's unfair to expose them to such serious decisions as choosing between life and death. Some rebel groups have been known to use kids in their fights because they are easy to manipulate. It's wrong.