Around the world today, children are not
only the victims of war, but also the participants. At any one
time, more than 250,000 girls and boys under the age of 18 are
fighting in armed conflicts. These young soldiers are part of
government forces and armed opposition groups in more than 30
locations worldwide. And while many child soldiers are between the ages of 15
and 18, some are as young as 7 years old.
Throughout this WebQuest you will find all the resources you need to develop a response to a fundamental question: