26/01/2014 19:36
The evacuation could have been seen as a bad thing due to some foster families being harsh and beating the children. Other members of the family may have made fun of the 'London Scum'. Some children got sent over seas to other families. Many missed their family at home but soon realised they had to get used to it. Siblings got split up, people had children of their own and may have only wanted strong men or women for work, but others just wanted the cute ones. Nobody knew how long it would be many thought it would just be days or weeks, not years.
On the other hand, many enjoyed the country life. They learnt their manners and put on some weight by getting fed properly. Some even prefered their foster families to their own. Even if they didnt like them, they were safe from the bombings back at home. Some children got given presents and girls may have got to try on dresses.
It was an optional choice wether to send the children but the government used propaganda and Princess Elizabeth (The Queen) made a speech on a TV programme asking/reccomending to send the children.