The children who learn war before they learn the world

A father living in Qatar reflects on how media coverage of the Gaza conflict and escalating regional tensions have profoundly affected his two daughters, ages six and fifteen, even though they live far from active war zones. He initially failed to recognize that his children were absorbing disturbing images and conversations about war until regional threats came closer to home, causing visible fear and anxiety in both girls. The article argues that constant media exposure to violent conflict is eroding children's sense of safety worldwide, blurring the distinction between distant events and personal reality.