[livi]

Similar situation in Sweden (and most Western European countries). We have a very large influx of refugies from former Jugoslavia. They send over the children by them selves, so the rest of the big family can join later. These kids can not be sent back according to the laws of UN (and Sweden). The government keep scattering them in groups around the country.

Currently we are expecting some twenty children at the age of 15-17 years old to be temporarily placed in our little village. These are of mostly boys and many of them have very disturbing memories and experiences from back home. We had one hundred of them fifteen years ago and all of a sudden we had to start locking up everthing. They even stole cloths hanging out to dry. Bikes, cars, furniture outside, cats, dogs.

I feel very sorry for these kids, but without a proper plan for taking care of them, the only result will be more petrol on the already growing fire of 'we and them' feeling. A very difficult issue indeed.