When Kids Lose Parents in Our War in Iraq

The article focuses on the issue of children of United States military personnel losing parents in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military children are said to be resilient, and are used to long separations from their parents. A representative of The Military Child Education Coalition states that children who lose parents should not be treated as victims. It is mentioned that the Iraq War has been especially hard, as many military personnel have faced multiple deployments. Children with parents in the National Guard and reserves have also been affected. The need for support services for these children is discussed. The efforts of Operation Military Kids, a nationwide initiative, is mentioned.

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