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Children In The Film Der Untergang

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In the film Der Untergang, there is a scene in which depicts a young German boy fighting alongside Hitler’s Youth. His father, who himself is missing an arm from combat, scolds the other children for fighting. In a desperate plee, the father calls for his son to return home but instead, the son runs off into the distance. This scene was symbolic as it captured the vulnerabilities children are prone to, especially during times of war. Second, the context of this political turmoil, closely ties into the tendency for the global community to neglect these concerns until it is in a state of direct crisis. It can be seen throughout history that children are often abused and manipulated to meet the militarized or political agenda. Because of this …show more content…

Fluent refers to the ability to adapt, function, and be a positive actor in society. This is especially crucial in children, who from a young age adopt ideas and learn norms. Children are often also recruited through means of manipulation(cite). Lack of responsible parenting or guardianship of any kind, allows others to take advantage of their fresh state of mind and shape it in accordance to their own beliefs. This can be seen with Palestinian children who are groomed from a young age to accept such standards(cite). Another well known example would be Hitler’s Youth, who capitalized on the idea of grooming children to adopt an ideology in order for the next generation to grow within this frame(cite). This advances political agendas. When reviewing the rights given to children, they are also far more likely to face exploitation. This can be seen through a state being too controlling or not recognizing this body of people, as legitimate. This can be seen in several states globally. However to tie this idea to somewhere more relatable, a debate currently in the United States argues the age a child should be allowed to act as their own guardian. This is relevant as basic rights such as housing or education, stem from this right. So in other countries which do not recognize these qualities in children and do not have the institutions to protect them, they are prone to being manipulated. If a society is raised in a state of chaos and violence, the state itself will become

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