There are at least 250,000 boys and girls currently fighting in wars. They are being used as soldiers messengers, and spies.According to the agreement.children under 18 years old cannot be used as soldiers. Supporters also agree to remove all currently unde r-18 soldiers from battle. Many are hopeful about the possible effects of the agreement. A spokes sperson for France says the agreement is more than just "good words." A spokesperson for the Ivory Coast called the agreement a "breakthrough" Others were less hopeful. The agreement has not yet been signed. Countries have simply made a promise. Many worry that the promise will be too easily broken. There is no law in place to protect the promise. For this regson, some countries chose not to support the agreement.The United States was one of those countries. Former child soldier Ishmael Beah fears the agreement contains "empty words." Beah continued, "It's more concrete than past [agreements] and that's good. But I'm worried it won't be properly [used]: There were also suggestions made about children who used to be soldiers.It says children should have help returning to their families. They should also have help going to school or getting a job. Hawa Goll-Kotchl's nation struggled through a civil war.It lasted from 1989- 2003. She doubts that any agreement can stop children from being sent into battle. "We've lost a whole generation of children," she said. "It's scary: QUESTION 2 2/8 In what way are Ishamel Beah and Hawa Goll-Kotchi similar? A. They both doubt the agreement will help. B. They both live in the United States. C. They both served as child soldiers. D. They both feel good about the agreement.