Children in IsraelAnalyzing their situation from three different

perspectivesSami Friedman

Israel has high fertility rates State subsidies were cut, this led to reduced

birth rates Jewish Israelis want Israel to stay the Jewish

homeland Ultra-orthodox and Arabs are threatening

this Resentment towards Haredis and Arabs

because of the threat they pose

Source One: Children of Israel

Arguments that Israeli children are more likely to be violent

Kids learning in a stressful environment learn less than kids in a safer environment

Israeli children deal with conflict better Children learn to stick up for themselves when

others (adults) don’t Pros and cons to having children in Israel Easier to make a noticeable difference in Israeli

society

Source Two: Defending Israeli Children

Children need gas masks Two gas mask pick-up centers in Jerusalem Threat of Syria attacking is slight, but

preparations are still encouraged The attack would likely be chemical Many are worried about their children Back to school shopping and gas mask

shopping in the same trip

Source Three: Back to School Supplies

Citizens were stocking up on food and water Gas masks can be purchased on online, but

there is no guarantee they will come Children’s centers double as shelters for

attacks

Source Two: Continued

Life is full of constant worry Parents are encouraged to have more

children as Israel is small and there are threats to its wellbeing

Israeli children are viewed as more aggressive but are able to stick up for themselves better

Children in Israel