Children, Young People and Dark Tourism

Every day around the world thousands of children visit monuments, museums, and sites of death and suffering. What do they have to say? How do they feel?

“Today, I feel very changed. I feel very sorry for all the people who died. They didn’t have to die. Especially the children, who died slowly. They didn’t get a real chance to see what life could be like. I have learned a lot today. And I hope I’ll remember this day when I’m all grown up. Thank you for this learning experience.” - Teenager at Holocaust museum

“I will now really think of all of the men and women who have given their lives for us and will give their lives. I want to really start to try and do something for veterans and everyone in the military, whether its the Army or the Navy or the Air Force, I just want to try to help in some way, shape, or form.” - Teenager at a war memorial