Weaponizing children can go in both directions. Isn't it abuse and harassment telling children that they're doomed, that they have no future, that earth will be

Weaponizing children can go in both directions. Isn't it abuse and harassment telling children that they're doomed, that they have no future, that earth will be ruined in 10 years? If crime increases in the neighborhood, do you tell your children they're going to die? No, you tell them to be careful, to follow some simple, easy-for-them rules, and that things will be fine.