[garinda]

Well ok, not child slavery, but were you forced to join any youth movements as a child?

I was in the Boys Brigade from the age of seven to fourteen. I also did a short stint at the same time in the Scouts and the Saint John's Ambulance.

At the time I hated having to go every Tuesday evening. Marching about, following orders and team games etc., never having been my favourite pursuits. I did learn how to sew a button on that will never come off again though.

I have the utmost respect for people that give up their time so that children can do things they may not otherwise get the chance to experience....just don't make me go again, brass all gleaming on my uniform.