"15 and 16 year olds do make their own choices...sorry to say this sir but you are an ass."
The children were 15 and 14. And at that age they may make some choices but making an informed choice as to going to a dangerous place isn't one of them. The parents should have left them at home with relatives. I agree with snarks. And he/she isn't an ass but you're coming close.
"15 and 16 year olds do make their own choices...sorry to say this sir but you are an ass."
So says you.
I have known many missionaries. Never met one's whose kids could "opt-out". They all went along with Mom and Dad to the most dangerous hell-holes on earth. Snarks' comment is quite valid. You might not agree with it but it is valid. I happen to agree. I suppose I'm an ass too.