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these countries? d. How has the westernized world contributed to the chronic warfare and poverty of these countries? e. What could be done by developed nations to help the people in Cambodia and Mozambique? 3. What is your position on children as soldiers? Consider the ACEI position statement on child soldiers, as well as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. November 17
1. Describe your reaction to the movie, The Killing Fields. What in the movie helped you develop a greater understanding of the atrocities committed in Cambodia? What images left a lasting impression? 2. After having lived through Pol Pot’s regime, many of today’s adults in Cambodia do not wish to talk about what happened. Why do you think that is? What would be the implications of NOT educating their children about this history? Are these adults protecting their children, or endangering their children and future generations? 3. Based on your readings from the Garbarino chapters and the article distributed in class ("Girls Behind the Front Lines"), what are the experiences of children in Cambodia and Mozambique? Specifically, how have children been used to work for the war effort and as soldiers? How might the experiences of girls differ from those of boys? November 29
1. Many question how it can happen that people engage in such atrocities as we’ve seen described. Consider back to the Hedges book -- does some of what he says make more sense now? Does the final passage of the book have more meaning now that you’ve looked in more detail at the various conflicts and the impact on children and "real people"? 2. We are left with a helpless feeling when confronting realities like Rwanda, Sudan and Cambodia. What can we do? Is there a ’solution,’ or should we be satisfied with small steps? 3. Mellisa quoted the head of her aid group in Zimbabwe as saying that we shouldn’t try to always focus on big things, but recognize that every action makes a difference. What does that mean to you in your life, and as you think about the issues of this course? 4. Many people commented on the use of children in war, and how easily children are manipulated, and whether or not they should be punished. Many times, groups like the Khmer Rouge try to act like a "family" to children, and make them feel cared for within the group, and then turn the group on a perceived threat or enemy. Reflect on the power families have on shaping a child’s development. December 1
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these countries?
d. How has the westernized world contributed to the chronic warfare and poverty of these
countries?
e. What could be done by developed nations to help the people in Cambodia and
Mozambique?
3. What is your position on children as soldiers? Consider the ACEI position statement
on child soldiers, as well as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
November 17
1. Describe your reaction to the movie, The Killing Fields. What in the movie helped you
develop a greater understanding of the atrocities committed in Cambodia? What images
left a lasting impression?
2. After having lived through Pol Pot’s regime, many of today’s adults in Cambodia do
not wish to talk about what happened. Why do you think that is? What would be the
implications of NOT educating their children about this history? Are these adults
protecting their children, or endangering their children and future generations?
3. Based on your readings from the Garbarino chapters and the article distributed in class
("Girls Behind the Front Lines"), what are the experiences of children in Cambodia and
Mozambique? Specifically, how have children been used to work for the war effort and
as soldiers? How might the experiences of girls differ from those of boys?
November 29
1. Many question how it can happen that people engage in such atrocities as we’ve seen
described. Consider back to the Hedges book -- does some of what he says make more
sense now? Does the final passage of the book have more meaning now that you’ve
looked in more detail at the various conflicts and the impact on children and "real
people"?
2. We are left with a helpless feeling when confronting realities like Rwanda, Sudan and
Cambodia. What can we do? Is there a ’solution,’ or should we be satisfied with small
steps?
3. Mellisa quoted the head of her aid group in Zimbabwe as saying that we shouldn’t try
to always focus on big things, but recognize that every action makes a difference. What
does that mean to you in your life, and as you think about the issues of this course?
4. Many people commented on the use of children in war, and how easily children are
manipulated, and whether or not they should be punished. Many times, groups like the
Khmer Rouge try to act like a "family" to children, and make them feel cared for within
the group, and then turn the group on a perceived threat or enemy. Reflect on the power
families have on shaping a child’s development.
December 1
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