Growing up as people called us, "Military Brats", my family and I enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. Military life seemed to be the best. However, there were times where it did not seem joyous at all to have our father in the Army. Desert Storm, was a event where our family was separated. My father and his unit was called to be part of the War. Each day past and we were concerned for him and the other guys there. There were times where it was hard for us to focus in school or anything. My mother was strong around us, because she did not want us to worry, she would remind us that our father would be fine and would return home. Little did she know, at night, I would hear my mom sob while lying in her bed. Apparently, she had a sense that something was wrong. To add to the frustration, towards the times the troops were suppose to come back, we were alerted several times of their return, only to be disappointed that it did not happen. Finally, the troops returned and our father was back home, with small injuries.
Through it all though, the Teachers were supportive and understanding. They did all they could to comfort and help. It is hard for a child to focus when something like this occurs in their life. In addition, the Military families and community all pulled together and supported each other. Words cannot describe the emotions that one goes through knowing that your loved one is overseas fighting for their country.
War Around the World
In Kosovo. children are affected in many ways. Not only do some children loose family members but they loose homes too or sometimes their own lives. Children's fathers, brothers or males of the family are captured by no choice of their own. Mothers and their children are forced to live in tight refugee camps where they do not receive enough attention and support due to everything going on. "Beyond the physical discomfort and psychological trauma, children on the run from war face threats to their personal security, suffer from a lack of regular education, and receive little or no healthcare" (Porter, 2003).
Porter, K. (2003). Children of War: Dangerous Escape.
About Me
- rjmo2
- My name is Rhonda aka RaRa; proud mother and wife. My working experience and education has allowed me the opportunity to provide high quality care to children 6weeks to 12years in and out of inclusive classroom. It is my dream to own my own Child Development Center some day.
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