baby soldier

A baby soldier is a term that may refer to a young or inexperienced military recruit, often implying that they are new and possibly naive about the realities of war and combat. This term can also be applied to a child soldier who is forcibly recruited or coerced into joining an armed group, often in situations of conflict or instability. Child soldiers are a disturbing and tragic reality in many parts of the world, and their use is considered a violation of human rights and international law.