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What does it mean?
War creates future cycles of violence by traumatizing children.
In plain terms
War teaches kids violence is normal.
What can you take from it?
War perpetuates the very violence it claims to end.

Where it applies

  • post-war zones
  • education

Putting it to work

  • protect children
  • stop cycles

Questions to consider

  • What are we teaching kids?
  • How does war affect children?

Another view

Some wars prevent greater atrocities.

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