Children are usually seen as young people who don't have much to think about or who don't have much responsibility. This is not the case for these individuals. In reality, 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, in any capacity, of any type of regular or irregular armed force or armed group" (Human Rights). They are subjected to hardships they don't deserve. Children should not have these images in their heads at such a young age. They shouldn't have to suffer this abuse either. Children suffer abuse and mistreatment 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. Most are based in the Middle East and Africa: Burma, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Congo, Liberia and also Sierra Leone (British Broadcasting Corporation World Watch). Being poor, disconnected from their families, or receiving a poor or no education makes them more likely to become victims (Human Rights Watch). It is estimated that girls make up 10-30% of child soldiers in Uganda and Nepal (Do Something). Some join because they are too young to realize the consequences war might have on them and want to be part of the army because of the weapons they use and the uniforms they wear. Being washed, fed and dressed properly is another reason why they want to be part of these groups, in which they would not receive during their daily lives (British Broadcasting Corporation World Watch). Children who survive the war are captured by rebel groups and then converted into child soldiers, along with children who were just… half of the card… the game is, childhood is an endangered and fleeting phase of life for everyone around here. –Christian EzoraWorks cited “Facts about Child Soldiers.” Observatory for human rights. 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 Become Whole.” Haravrd School of Public Health. Harvard School of Public Health, October 6, 2011. Web. November 22 2013. .