In such conditions, practically all the necessary constants for child development are seriously disrupted, and the psychological damages of armed conflicts are incalculable.... These children, unable to grow up in an atmosphere of trust and having had to face atrocities from a very young age, often develop the conviction that violence is a way like any other to solve disputes, and so it is difficult for them to send a message of peace and international security to future generations.
Katika hali kama hizo, karibu mambo yote yanayohitajiwa kwa ajili ya ukuzi wa watoto yamevurugika sana, na madhara ya kiakili ya mapambano ya kutumia silaha hayahesabiki.... watoto hawa, wasioweza kukua katika mazingira ya kutumainiana na kulazimika kukabili ukatili tangu umri mchanga sana, mara nyingi husitawisha usadikisho wa kwamba jeuri ni njia nyingine yoyote ya kusuluhisha mabishano, na hivyo ni vigumu kwao kupeleka ujumbe wa amani na usalama wa kimataifa kwa vizazi vijavyo.