Take a quick view from the eyes of a teacher.
http://www.livevideo.com/video/LVbianSynic/7ED28EA6A48B4288A9CD5655DE5F7789/the-fear-chronicles-fear-ho.aspx
2007-09-14 06:28:20 · 11 answers · asked by done 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
So many people are concerned with the civilian casualties of war over there, and I do agree, on that same token look at what the children of OUR nation must deal and cope with.
2007-09-14 06:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Glen B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they fully understand war and all that goes with it, though if they come from a military family they may understand it better than most others.
I was the same age as this teacher's students, when the first Iraq war happened, and I don't remember learning too much about it at the time. I remember the news basically telling me Saddam Hussein was a bad man but I never really asked my mother or teachers why he was a bad man- I just believed it.
I wonder how long this Iraq war will go on, if our troops will be over there when I finally start a family. I wonder what I'll tell my children- what I'll say directly, what I'll hold back. Whether or not I'll let them listen to public radio for hours at a time, like I currently do now. I wonder what the school textbooks will say and what they'll hold back.
I wonder if our media will continue the shock and awe method of bringing us the news, or if they'll learn their lesson and just provide facts. I've seen stories of little kids who saw the coverage of 9/11 who thought it was happening over and over, rather than being broadcast over and over. I'm sure that was terrifying for those little kids, to think we were under a neverending attack from these foreigners who hated us for some reason or other.
One thing's for sure though- I want to make sure my future kids will stay kids for as long as they can. I want them to keep their innocence for as long as possible, though I want them to ask me anything that's on their minds.
2007-09-14 14:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok. The video was about middle school reaction to 911, by a teacher who appers to think that kids should never grow up. Surpise, things happen, kids must adjust and will adjust. If they are unable to, then they will be really screwed up as adults. You can not keep them in a bubble, and protect them from everything. There are bad people, and bad things happen to everyone. She seems to have a very negative outlook on life and those of kids growing up. Perhaps she should change professions, since the kids are likely to pick up on her gloomy outlook on life.
On to the initial question. If in war for a long time, then the thoughts would be, "This is normal. Not good, but normal." If war is thrust upon them and is not the typical state, "This is dangerous, I must be careful, I hope no one I love gets hurt, and hope this is over soon."
2007-09-14 13:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by sparky_coffee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot: fear, sadness, anger, hurt, upset, confusion, misunderstanding, worry about own family.
I disagree with Glen B though. We can, and should look at the suffering of all children. Our own, and theirs. And I must make the point that large scale violence isn't still occurring here while in many other places it is daily life. At least most American kids can be comforted by being in their own home and told that they are safe.
2007-09-14 13:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by sbcalif 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will their parents be involved, especially if one or both is in the Armed Forces?
Will they be injured or killed?
Will I ever see either my mother or father again?
Why do adults have wars between one country and another?
Can't they just get along?
Are any of my friends parents going to leaving to fight in this war?
Why do adults fight over foolish things, when a simple chess game could solve the issue, and no one gets injured or killed?
Thank you,
2007-09-14 15:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by liquidfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that kids think were is my daddy or mommy why are they in some foriegn land fighting and dying for people i will never meet. that is the thoughts that go through their heads. my mom was in the first gulf war so i have a good idea what i am talking about. i was in afghanistan and my daughter wanted to know why.
2007-09-14 13:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fear, anger, hate, distrust of adults, survival, revenge. Nice way for a kid to feel eh?
2007-09-14 13:35:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mission accomplished
I should go put my fighter pilot costume on
2007-09-14 13:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They either don't understand it or do. Further speculation on this is pointless.
2007-09-14 13:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
will i die and will my daddy be coming home
2007-09-14 15:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by heritage b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋