ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Military use of children

Children are not supposed to be used in the military, because they are too young and don't have the necessary skills or experience to handle dangerous situations like warfare. However, in some parts of the world, kids have been used in wars for many different reasons. This is bad and unfair because children are not able to make decisions about their safety and well-being like adults are.

First, let's talk about what the military is. The military is a group of people who are trained to protect their country from harm. They are made up of soldiers, pilots, and other people who have special skills to defend their country.

Now, let's talk about why some countries use children in their military. One reason is that they are easier to control than adults. This means that if someone is in charge of a group of children soldiers, they can make them do what they want them to do without any problems. Another reason is that kids are often very cheap. It doesn't cost as much money to train and equip a child soldier as it does an adult soldier.

Unfortunately, using children in the military puts them in danger. Children are not built to handle the stress and trauma that comes with fighting in a war. They are also more likely to be injured or killed because they are physically weaker and don't have the same level of training and experience as adult soldiers.

Overall, using children in the military is wrong and should not be allowed. Children are not capable of making decisions about their own safety and should be protected from harm, not put in harm's way for the benefit of others.