I peruse BBC news occasionally, and there are always depressing stories about the terrible things that go on in this world. Every now and again I come across a story like this that really breaks my heart.
Although slavery in any form seems like it should be a thing of the past, recruitment of child soldiers is a growing cancer in many areas of the world -
- Since 2001, the participation of child soldiers has been reported in 21 on-going or recent armed conflicts in almost every region of the world.
What I find extremely depressing is that great divide between the reality of the situation and my white middle class American media experience of the situation. In other words, I do not live or work in a situation that is similar, therefore how much can I really understand or empathize with these kids without belittling their experiences?
