'If the first casualty of war is innocence, then perhaps with each bullet fired, bomb detonated, leader overthrown, wall built, economy destroyed and family member killed, we are not creating goodwill and harmony, but rather another child who believes violence is the only means to bring about change in the world.'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are we teaching kids?
- How does war affect children?
Another view
Some wars prevent greater atrocities.
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