The very young represent a human capital that tends to decline, thus even more valuable for the country's future. From this point of view, their retention in Italy requires the provision of adequate life opportunities. Many young people living in Italy today see their future abroad. According to Istat surveys, more than 34% of 11-19 year olds would like to live in another country when they grow up. The percentage is even higher for foreigners (38.4%). It is worth noting that about 8% of foreign boys want to live in their (their own or their parents') country of origin when they grow up, while more than 30% see themselves in a country other than Italy and their country of origin. The share of undecided is also slightly higher for foreigners (23.7%) than for Italians (20.7%). The greater propensity for mobility of non-Italian youth is explained by their lower family and social roots in Italy; moreover, those who have had a first migration experience are more inclined to undertake others. As with other intentions, important gender differences can be highlighted. Among girls, both Italian and foreign, the share of those who want to live abroad when they grow up is higher than that found for their male peers: respectively 37.9% for Italians (versus 30.7% for boys) and 42.7% for foreigners (versus 34.6% for boys).