“They don’t intend to enter Ukrainian higher educational institutions. Neither boys nor girls. There are about 90% of such children in some classes. Theoretically speaking, 27 out of 30 will leave. Most likely, forever”. This is a quote from the post by the founder of a private distance learning school, which went viral last year. This post was related to a specific, rather unique school, but it raised a relevant discussion for the umpteenth time: where do we stand in terms of demographic issues? What is in store for the country, whose young people are leaving? And what is the real scope of the definitely urgent problem?
If we don’t see dramatic changes in how our allies treat Russia (and I mean much harsher approaches and not plans on how to work with Russia after the war) - “getting the hell outta here” will be on todo list for just about any Ukrainian, including veterans and people viable for service, not just kids.
The children deserve a safe childhood.
Ukraine deserves children, with all implications.
We can only get one, as long as there is war. So let’s make sure to support them as much as possible to end this as far as possible.