I am glad to see a balanced report about the impact of Covid on young lives (Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of control – study, 3 October). My generation grew up in the war. I was evacuated from home three times and attended seven schools in four years, including a village hall. I had no schooling for nearly 12 months when the army used my school as a supply depot. Unsurprisingly, I failed the 11-plus examination. Many others could tell the same tale.
After labouring jobs and evening classes, I went on to university and a successful career. Children are more resilient than many adults believe. Given the right opportunities, they will survive Covid with flying colours.
Wally Harbert
Frome, Somerset
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