However, here we argue that the stereotype that child soldiers are universally exempt from responsibility is problematic. This stereotypical view of child soldiers is widespread both because it captures an important aspect of the truth, and because it is uncomplicated and arouses sympathy: from the perspective of organizations working to end child soldiering, it is a useful image for the public to have. In the public imagination, and from the perspective of international law, child soldiers are viewed as passive victims of adult agency and as therefore not responsible for their actions. At least 100,000 people under the age of 18 serve in various capacities in armed groups around the world.
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