There is little difference in maturity between a 17 year old and an 18 year old, and I would not consider either a child. And 17 year olds cannot be deployed.
But since we're being legalistic, yes, we signed the convention. But we did not ratify it. It is not legally binding on us.
But since we're being legalistic, yes, we signed the convention. But we did not ratify it. It is not legally binding on us.