ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lone wolf (terrorism)

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of the phrase "lone wolf"? No? Well, it's something that grown-ups use to talk about people who do bad things by themselves, without being part of a big group or team.

When we talk about "lone wolf terrorism," it means that one person, usually a grown-up, decides to hurt other people because of their beliefs or ideas, but they do it all by themselves. This is different from a group of people who plan together to do something bad.

Now, why do they do this? Well, it could be because they feel very strongly about something, like a religion or a political belief, and they think that hurting others is the only way to get their message across. Sometimes, they're angry and frustrated about things that are happening in the world, and they feel like they need to make a big statement.

But here's the thing - this is never okay! Harming other people is never the right thing to do, no matter how strongly you feel about something. That's why we have laws and rules in place to protect everyone and keep everyone safe.

So, that's what lone wolf terrorism is all about, kiddo. Remember - hurting others is never the right thing to do, no matter what you believe.