We have all heard of a place called Neverland where only children can go. This story is about somewhere similar to Neverland. It’s called Dokimi which means test in Greek. You will understand why it is called like that later on.
Our main character is called Ted. He comes from a wealthy family who owns half of Europe but of course, Ted doesn’t know all of this yet. Ted is a curious and ambitious little boy. He tries to do his best all the time because he is afraid of letting people down. He pretends to be happy even when he is not because again he doesn’t want people around him to be worried about him. He is always there for others but when he needs someone there seems to be no one that truly cares about him. So he doesn’t bother to tell about his problems and he goes on with his life with the mental health he has left.
Back to Dokimi. Dokimi is a place parents send their kids when they are starting to comprehend simple things about life. In Dokimi, children go to school every day just like in the normal world. The only difference in Dokimi is that there are no murderers, no rapists, no wars, no politicians, nothing! Which is the main reason why parents send their children there. The children in Dokimi think that their parent is someone called The Father that sees every one of them every day. In Dokimi, children are raised without any grudge, hate, jealousy or rivalry. They all like each other and support each other even when it means they have to be self-sacrificing. Which are all the things we lack in our “normal” world.
As I said, Ted is a curious boy. So in science class, he starts to realise some stuff. For example, as they go over the topic of reproduction. He realizes the man they call their “father” can’t be all of their father and it takes two people to reproduce. So he starts to think: “If they lie about our parents what else they could be lying about?” He starts to question everything someone says to him because he didn’t use to even know people could lie. So he asks the father to tell him the truth about Dokimi.
The Father silences Ted and takes him to his office. There he explains everything to Ted. That this place was a test for children and the children who can realize that the world can never be as perfect as in Dokimi are accepted to a highly privileged school where children are adapted to the real world. After learning all of his life was not real Ted doesn’t get upset at all. Because he is aware there is nothing he could do about it. He is even relieved that doesn’t live in a fairy tale where everyone is always happy.
In conclusion, understanding what’s going on is vital if someone wants to improve themselves. The difference between sheep and people is that we can think. If we continue to do things just because others do those things too well we will be no different than sheep without a shepherd.