Children Quote by Tomas Young
![“Make sure your son and daughter understands they don't get to decide when or where they go to war. It is rich, predominantly white men in the House and Senate that have the power to send children of other parents - but not their own children - off to die [and] be injured in a senseless war.” quote by Tomas Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd8/tomas-young-85301_children_make-sure-your-son-and-daughter-understa_2912561.jpg)
“Make sure your son and daughter understands they don't get to decide when or where they go to war. It is rich, predominantly white men in the House and Senate that have the power to send children of other parents - but not their own children - off to die [and] be injured in a senseless war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑War Activism, 2007
Young people should not be forced into war; the burden of sending children to fight lies with older, privileged decision‑makers.
In simple terms: Kids shouldn't fight wars decided by elders.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for peace and protect youth.
Themes
war
justice
generational responsibility
Mood
passionate
urgent
Type
activist
political
When to use this quote
- peace activism
- policy reform
- education curricula
Key Concepts
ethics
political power
Questions to Reflect On
- How can youth voices influence policy?
- What alternatives exist to military solutions?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched power structures is difficult.
