Having just returned from Devon, I find it ironic to see that poor city children, having no summer jobs, are resorting to stealing to get the things they want, whereas farmers in the country are desperate for workers at this time of year, particularly for picking fruit! What a shame no one has linked this up to enable city kids to pick blackberries instead of texting on them. Admittedly, their Nikes would get muddy and the false nails would have to go, but they'd at least feel the earth for once and appreciate the value of food and products. They'd also appreciate the exhaustion of work and of peace, and experience good food and well-deserved sleep. Michael Morpurgo's Farms for City Children are a good example; we need similar systems running for city kids throughout the summer. Could this be arranged? David, could they come to Devon with you?
Jean Thompson
Beckenham, Kent
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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/aug/12/blackberry-message-city-children
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