The world is too heavy, even for those who should know nothing but happiness. Children should never have to grow up under the shadow of fear, hear the sound of explosions, or lose the place they call shelter. They deserve a childhood filled with love and compassion, not a life overwhelmed by suffering. Protect our children, because they are not the inheritors of hatred and war. They are the hope of the future, deserving of a life where they can grow safely, be loved, and live free from all forms of violence. Do not let this world steal their childhood before they even have the chance to experience life.