Identify one reason why many African militias rely on child soldiers (or, in other words, why are children the “weapon of choice” in so many countries):

Experts estimate that, currently, there are approximately 120,000 children serving in acive, armed forces and militias throughout the African continent. Some of these children are as young as 7 years old. The linked study ( https://www.accord.org.za/conflict-trends/understanding-recruitment-child-soldiers-africa/ ) examines the root of this problem, and considers possible resolutions. Your assignment is to read the study, and answer the following questions in a typed, written response:

1.Identify one reason why many African militias rely on child soldiers (or, in other words, why are children the “weapon of choice” in so many countries):

2.Identify a second reason why many African militias rely on child soldiers:

3.How are children, physically smaller and less powerful, able to be effective in combat situations?

4. Identify a tactic that such militias use in recruiting child soldiers into their ranks:

5.Why, according to the article, are children recruited or forced into these militias so reluctant to leave, even when given the opportunity to do so?