Young Voices - Photo by Kuwait Times

KUWAIT: Nearly a quarter of Kuwait's entire population is under the age of 14 and yet with the exception of school assemblies, we never hear their voices. During Ramadan, Kuwait Times likes to publish a special series that engages with its readership in a more direct, personal way to learn their concerns, issues and viewpoints.

This Ramadan, we will chat with some of our youngest readers about their lives in Kuwait, in an attempt to see the world through their eyes. What do they see for the future of our beautiful country? What would they improve and how would they change it? By listening to their future plans, stories, and experience in Ramadan, we can remind ourselves and hopefully our readers of the ties that bind us all together as a species. These are the voice of Kuwait's future and we invite them to share their thoughts with us here.

It is hard to interview kids, especially if they do not like to talk much. It is tough to get answers and I had to be patient and repeat the question twice or thrice.

Louay is a seven-year-old French boy who was born in Kuwait and has lived here ever since. He has travelled to many countries including France. He studies in the third grade at the Lycee Francais de Koweit.

Q: What do you want to become when you grow up?

A: I want to be a golfer. I like this game, and I do not want to do a regular job.

Q: Where do you prefer to live? In Kuwait or France?

A: I like both, but I prefer France as all my relatives live there.

Q: Did you ever try to fast?

A: No. It is too hard for me. I cannot stay without food for many hours.

Q: What do you like most in Kuwait?

A: I love all my friends who live here, and Hawally Park.

Q: What don't you like in Kuwait?

A: The only thing I do not like here is the heat. It is very hot.

If you would like your child to be interviewed for this special series, please email us at [email protected]

By Nawara Fattahova