Question

according to beah, why do armed groups prefer recruiting children over adults?
children are easier to manipulate and require fewer resources
children are naturally better fighters
adults refuse to participate in war
children have better survival instincts
what does beah mean when he says violence seeped into your veins during his time as a soldier?
violence became psychologically integrated into his identity
he became addicted to combat
he was physically injured
he developed medical problems
why was the phrase its not your fault initially upsetting to beah during rehabilitation?
it contradicted his belief that he was fighting for justice
he preferred taking responsibility
it reminded him of his family
he didnt understand the language

Explanation:

For the first question, children are more malleable mentally (easier to manipulate) and need less in terms of resources like food, shelter compared to adults. Adults generally have more developed critical thinking and are less likely to be controlled easily. Also, children's smaller size might seem like they need fewer resources.
For the second question, when someone says violence “seeped into your veins”, it's a metaphor. It means violence became such a part of a person that it's like a natural part of their being, i.e., psychologically integrated into identity. Addiction to combat is a more narrow aspect, and physical injury or medical problems don't fit the metaphor of “veins” (which is more about internal, psychological presence).
For the third question, if a person believes they were fighting for justice (a positive, purpose - driven reason), being told “it's not your fault” can undermine that self - perception. If they thought their actions were just (even if in a war context), being absolved of fault contradicts the idea that their actions had a just, purposeful basis.

Answer:

1. Children are easier to manipulate and require fewer resources.
2. Violence became psychologically integrated into his identity.
3. It contradicted his belief that he was fighting for justice.