2007-08-14 10:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They do in many countries. In America, we prefer they wait until they're grown. War is too ugly for most grown men, nobody wants it for kids.
2007-08-14 11:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Federal law. The Uniformed Military Training and Service Act of 1947 (as amended).
2007-08-14 11:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whoever said there are no such things as stupid questions wasnt thinking. You have to be at least 17 and have a High school diploma or GED to enlist. Obviously no one would allow preteens to go to war cause they havent even been to high school yet.
2007-08-14 10:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by babygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for children to serve as soldiers according to the Geneva convention.
However, Children are frequently used as soldiers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Child soldiers who survive the wars in which they fight never ever lead normal civilian lives.
2007-08-14 11:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know right...10 year olds are perfectly capable of dying for a stupid cause
2007-08-14 11:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Beeve! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For obvious reasons.
2007-08-14 10:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Glen B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there like, sooo immature'n stuff
2007-08-14 10:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for obvious reasons anjel.
2007-08-14 12:12:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLOO!!!
2007-08-14 10:57:18 · answer #9 · answered by Michael W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋