9) Hence, a just end to this genocide would extend beyond the silencing of weapons to keeping children safe from going “inside” and being swamped by this burden.

8) Instrumentalisation of criminal law punishes Palestinian, Rohingyan, Kurdish children, or the children of any other oppressed people, by taking away their childhood and crushing the lives they could possibly have into rubble.

7) No child should be a prisoner for political or any other reason whatsoever. And no child should have to make these difficult decisions or grow up this fast.

6)This doesn't have to be the case, but it can be. And this doesn't mean resistance is forced or involuntary. On the contrary, resistance is unavoidable for a dignified life, but it comes with such a burden, resulting in severe and irreversible consequences for children individually and collectively

5) Or worse, protecting yourself can feel like serving the oppressor whose evilness is noncontestable. It could lead to internal judgements for not being strong enough to handle what everyone else is resisting. Or you can find yourself isolated in such a lonely place.

4) Your autonomy over your body, your decisions, and your desires can easily be "ours."Sometimes saying “no” could feel like being at odds with the common purpose you strive for along with the people whose presence and care mean the world to you.

3) It may demand you to bear more than you can take or deal with what had been unthinkable. It worsens especially during an armed conflict, let alone a genocide. The shared unfair treatment and rightfulness can be mesmerising and bound you with others at the expense of your identity.

2) Would someone know if something bad happens to me?-this question repeats itself in your head day and night. Having people to trust in this new life is basically a blessing. Although being a political prisoner guarantees an environment nurturing trust and companionship, it is not a piece of cake.