Let children return to school

I am nearly 84 years old and I would like my say regarding children going back to school in September.

Dr. Bonnie Henry has shown excellent leadership throughout this pandemic, and I have no reason to think that her expertise is any less in this decision.

My generation have had our “innings”, and what the future may or may not hold for us is a very minor consideration, when the serious wellbeing of our grandchildren is concerned.

During the Second World War we went to school as always, and no doubt our parents were very anxious during the many, many bombings.

Yes, some of us did not survive, but, the future of the next generation is paramount.

No doubt there will be some mishaps, but that is how life is, and with the forethought that is going into the new arrangements for school preparedness, we have to move ahead with confidence.

Life is risky at the best of times, and this situation could go on for some very long time ahead as Dr. Theresa Tam has suggested. The children need school for so many reasons, let them go!

Joan Ormiston Brentwood Bay