Post #7

Although I did learn about the experiences of Kurdish children and how they differ from those of American children, I was disappointed that I was not able to interview or survey any Kurdish folks. I learned that I have it better off then a lot of Kurdish kids. I never had to seriously fear chemical warfare or be concerned that my parents will be forced into the military. And here in America kids don't call me "terrorist" or say I'm gonna blow stuff up, but sometimes they cal me a mick or a leprechaun or greasy pikey.

Post #6

For further research I suggest surveying a Kurdish population which would help get a better understanding of their situation. I also think it would be interesting and helpful to survey people from Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran to see how the Kurdish people and Kurdistan are viewed by the countries they wish to break away from. Based on what I have learned I hope that Kurdistan can be officially established as country so the Kurdish people can be liberated from the oppressors.

Post #5

My research shows that the experiences of Kurdish children with parents in the military and American children with parents in the military are very different. Only 9% of American students surveyed almost never got to see their parents while 18% got to see their parents fairly often, often, or very often. And most students (73%) didn't even have parents who had been in the military. The Kurdish boy R.'s father was taken against his will into the Iraqi army and didn't see hs family again for 6 years.