In the series Naruto, two characters play "shogi" (you could think of it as japanese chess) and discuss whom they believe "the King" is. They mention political leaders and teachers among other things, but in the end, they decide that children, the next generation are all "the King." I believe this is very much true. The adversary targets children because he knows that if he can get them young, it'll be easier for him to drag them down and ruin their lives.
Elvis sang, "Why are children always first
To feel the pain and hurt the worst?
It's cruel but somehow,
It just don't seem right."
And it isn't right. Children shouldn't experience all of life's pain. They're not ready for it.
As siblings, parents, friends, adults, teachers, and fellow human beings we have a responsibility and duty to protect and raise the next generation! They are "the King!" They're the most important piece in the game of life, the most vital resource in the war between light and darkness.
We need to guard the youth in our lives.
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