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[@Helena.E.M]

Utterly heartbreaking. 'I'm saving up money in my piggy bank and I will try and lend her as much money as possible'. What an absolute darling Kai is. All these children deserve so much better. Only a failed society would allow this to happen.

[@trishaprett7721]

I live in an Irish seaside town,Would love to host them for a holiday,As a pensioner I cannot afford tickets,but I could feed them.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

That's a lovely thought. I'm sure that if you do some googling you should find charities looking for hosts. Someone across the road from my mum gave country holidays to children from inner cities for years, another friend hosted people for The Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture and gave them and often their families a holiday out of hostel accommodation in the city. Good luck with your good intentions! 🥰🕊️

[@richardlinks558]

middle classes are paying his piggy bank.

[@jacqueline8559]

​@@trishaprett7721 What a lovely thought. I hope you find a way to do this. Maybe your local Councillor could help and advise you ?

[@doctorjames4245]

Most look well fed and have mobile phones and tablets. 🤔

[@evettebrown2767]

My mum loves me that much she bought me a tablet . That little boy is absolutely adorable . They deserve the world and more.

[@JC-kd9qy]

Agreed

[@jacqueline8559]

He's a little gem. Stating he's not worried about going on a plane or holiday. When it's, clearly, his biggest dream. So very sad.

[@Bebedollie]

No kid deserves to grow up worrying about not having a enough food to eat and not having a roof over there head 🙏

[@MissG8340]

As long as these parents have kids they will always have a roof over their head That’s why they don’t stop reproducing they see it as a cash machine

[@MayaLarsen-y3r]

They talk about white privilage but in reality white working class families are struggleing to put food on the table. My heart gies out to them😢.

[@WyzszaKalibracjaPerspektyw]

​@@MissG8340My neighbours which are the worse people ever just had another kid they have about 6 kids btw

[@mattwu7884]

Don't have kids if you can't afford to provide them basic. Simple but many people couldn't understand.

[@uniformitydubliner9691]

Do you have children?

[@TaliyahGraceWiles]

All of the parents in this video should be extremely proud of all they’re putting in, the most well mannered and polite children. These little ones don’t deserve to have to consider so much, and nor do their families ❤️

[@kalliskivike]

I don't think you saw the last family young children during bedtime near end of the video 😅 I think overall they skip most of those scenes tho

[@sophiewright4670]

@@kalliskivike The mom said in the video that the kids had a routine and they used to go to bed straight away. its nothing to with bad behaviour is the change in routine

[@justinm2697]

@@kalliskivike Having bedtime tantrums doesn't negate the fact these kids are well mannered and polite. They are rather surprisingly well spoken and are able to collect their thoughts and put them into words to a degree greater than a lot of their peers. All children have their moments but you can't deny how lovely they are especially when being interviewed by a total stranger, with cameras and a TV crew of probably 3 or 4 people around them.

[@irmtraud1901]

It's heartbreaking. We were poor as children. Now I'm over 50 years old and I live very well. Still, I felt the pain these children feel after so many years. These teachers are wonderful, I also had a teacher who helped me a lot. I sat on her deathbed and cried and thanked her so much. She was my first lifesaver. I am sure when these children grow up they will never forget these teachers.

[@polliebain7450]

❤

[@IrisCarlson-tf5yc]

So very sad. They are lovely caring children.

[@TaraTiaraBell]

Beautiful kids understanding mum’s struggles and lack of money so he doesn’t put any pressure on her ask for things she can’t afford. My heart goes out to families like that. I grew up just like Kai.

[@trishaprett7721]

❤

[@lc1429]

breeders love having kids till they actually have to look after them 😂

[@aaliyahashworth2328]

Kai's self awareness, emotional intelligence,his understanding and how he speaks is so intelligible, its heartbreaking how children like him dont get the same experiences as others to go far in life and to use their knowledge to help others in a wider scale. God bless all these children and families xxx THEY ARE RICH IN LOVE NOT WEALTH.

[@martinblack781]

OMG. The boy that said "being rich isn't a good thing. You're just buying things but it doesn't make you happy". Truer words never uttered.

[@watchmenstudios]

Food makes them "happy" and you need to be rich to do that now...Period..Fact

[@khalidacosta7133]

Nah, he knows being wealthy is a good thing. He just has loyalty to the family to not show them up. Salute to the little soldiers eh?

[@amandawoods4051]

It does make you happy.... A home , food in belly, holidays, freedom, time, options.... I could go on. He knows this too. Money doesn't make you happy is a myth pedaled to the poor to make them think they're satisfied as is

[@khalidacosta7133]

@@amandawoods4051 You missed out the number 1 reason why wealth makes you happy above it all. SECURITY. If the boiler packs up in the middle of winter... go stay in a hotel for a few days while the plumber installs a new one for example. I've been wealthy, I've been poor and had debt collectors after me. Money brings a lot of happiness but it's up to you to enjoy it. It is a myth like you said, so we can perpetuate this trickle down capitalism economics we have. That somehow if you give lots of money to the already wealthy... it'll trickle down to the poor at the bottom and all that happens is the wealthy just horde the money. There are only so much you can buy after all.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

I'd rather be miserable and rich rather than miserable and poor.

[@fedupbin]

Those kids are so nice, not greedy, very grateful.

[@lisabrown3715]

God Bless that little Boy, Kai, in the first segment. He so DOES want a Holiday but his love and loyalty to Mum is saying the opposite. What a caring little soul ..

[@nooostone3167]

His mom should get rid of the unemployed stepdad that shes also paying for if she cares about her kids he should go get a job lazy bum

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

Beautiful innocent Kai... what a world you've come into

[@jacqueline8559]

​​@@MostlyLoveOfMusic This is such an awful, cold and uncaring World. No child should ever be homeless. Yet the UK sends Overseas Aid to so many RICH Countries. Kai's such a lovely soul. Full of love for his mum. Full of dreams, of a holiday he knows he can't have, so denying that dream for the love of his mum. I hope life has been better, and he didn't turn to crime

[@terrilongden275]

This video is a perfect example of why children end up being drug runners or dealers. Grow up with nothing and you can become vulnerable to the idea of quick money, therefore more at risk of being groomed by high end dealers. If a young kid gets offered 100 a day when they've grown up in poverty then most will snatch that chance

[@MissG8340]

I agree but again comes down to education, support and parental guidance Easy money has bad consequences and they need to realise that It’s all just a vicious cycle and I feel it’s just a blame game where ppl end up moaning and whinging as opposed to actually doing anything about it Action needs to be taken not them being spoon fed everything even though they are They don’t have to pay for a lot of things someone who doesn’t have benefits do so there’s absolutely no excuse for lack of opportunities If you see they moan about about a bigger house whereas given their situation financially they should appreciate having a roof and being kept safe they should be being taught that so they can appreciate what they do have and work hard for a better future for themselves

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

All good saying this as an adult yea...their children they csnt 'realise' thsse things that's the point

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

​@@MissG8340I heard the kid say he don't care his house is small and he would lend his mum money if need be as long as their not homeless....so don't know where u got this from..

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

​@@MissG8340r u watching the same documentary? The mother works full time...yet is still struggling ...this is thr point being made here ffs u even thought they were on benefits...due to how bad the system has got here in the UK

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

No its a perfect example of why Britain is no longer British

[@ct9808]

2 minutes in and I’m already crying. Children deserve better, there is no excuse in for this in a country as rich as the U.K. I’m a self employed single mum, constantly knackered and everything goes to my kids. Life is hard but this makes my heart bleed for these poor babies.

[@misssamjh]

We are not a rich country anymore. Too much immigration means not enough houses or doctors or dentists or schools, or benefits. You are a single mum. Why is Dad not helping? Why should I, as a tax payer, help you? What is your solution?

[@Sajid_A829]

@@misssamjh using immigration as a scapegoat, typical. you lot really cant hold any responsibility for yourselves? no wonder your nation is down the gutter.

[@rusty5078]

​@@misssamjh Do you know what our wealth is? Not rich you say? 😂😂😂😂 funny guy

[@misssamjh]

@@rusty5078 No I don't. You tell me, with links please.

[@amber588]

@@rusty5078 WHAT DO you mean by "our"? What are you referring too?

[@dreamcatcher3861]

Kasim’s older sister is incredible, I can’t believe she’s only 13. To have those financial fears at that age is just devastating. My mum was a single mum with myself and my younger brother and we struggled but I was never made aware of it. I was the same age as Kasim’s sister when we became a one parent family and I think I was so lucky to be sheltered from my mums worries. When I look back, all I can think of is how proud I am of my mum for allowing my brother and I to stay children for as long as we did. We were poor but blessed. I cried for these beautiful children, they’re not only robbed of little luxuries but robbed of their childhood too. This should never happen in a country as rich as this, it’s heartbreaking.

[@MissG8340]

I understand what your saying and it sounds like your mum did an amazing job. We do live in a “rich” country where the “little luxeries” that these families have that a 3 Rd world countries would give anything for are 1. Food banks 2. Charity help 3. Free education - huge luxury many kids would do anything. For 4. Free housing - a lot of ppl in other country’ssleep on the street 5. Free money ie universal credits which consist of child benefit So I think it’s all perspective This is a rich country and it is doing a lot but only if you see past a luxury life and can these families can actually see what they are getting Tell them to live in a 3rd world country for a week and they won’t come back unappreciative rather prob motivated to do better Everybody is so caught up with keeping up with the Jones’s that they think their life is so bad Stop comparing to other people, the government which takes our taxpayers money looks after you Of course your not going to get get everything on top of the basics if you did then why would anyone work? Why would anyone bother doing anything Of course human instinct would be to take the easy route If you want luxuries work hard and take the hard route

[@danielcunningham6727]

@MissG8340 you do realise most people do have jobs and work hard but still struggle right?

[@MissG8340]

@@danielcunningham6727 of course i understand some ppl work, i work myself and I have responsibilities I do believe it comes down to money management Often ppl want to “treat” themselves and put themselves in debt or dnt spend the money on essentials first They want instant gratification

[@odd_shoes]

@@MissG8340 I don't see the point of your comment. Is it just the usual moaning about people on benefits and the ignorance of the whole situation? It sounds like you are very lucky and think that it's 'them' that should experience a third world, not all of us. You are blaming 'them' for their situation. You are saying that it's 'them' that are willingly not getting a job. You think that 'they' don't deserve anything 'on top of the basics', but you do, because you apparently try harder. Idiot.

[@Emma-um4cr]

I agree that is a young girl with adult worries is heartbreaking 💔

[@leemcarthy4550]

I don’t care what religion a person is, what county they come to the UK from children are children, innocent and dependant. It’s heart wrenching to see these little people suffering instead of enjoying being kids and their youth which should be their best years. Rental prices are scandalous in the UK and should be capped. Food prices cost of living it’s literally unmanageable when you work let alone when you can’t. Everybody’s situations is different but at the end of the day it’s these little babies who are feeling the pain and it’s this which turns young people in to drug dealers, runners and to crime. The knock on effect from such living conditions can continue way in to adulthood and beyond often affecting one’s mental health. We need change right now to alter the future for our next generation and beyond. There’s a section of this video with a little boy on the park crying, I don’t care who you are, that will touch a nerve for anybody who witnesses it. No child anywhere should ever suffer over something as simple as basic living. Tonight when I sit down for a meal I’ll as usual think of all those out there who won’t have that, this disturbs me an awful lot. I pray for change although I’m pretty optimistic about the possibility..

[@barmy_irooni]

Don’t who you are female or male but absolutely great meaningful words well said 👏👏 God bless you

[@factcheckersbranch]

Absolutely 💯👍

[@Christina-g4s]

Globally, this is normal. To not live like this is a privilege.

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

I think this is a very important thing to get this across, I will hit the like button not for the subject but for bringing it to the masses.

[@sophiawow3541]

I agree!

[@LoadDisk]

This is truly saddening - they’re all the sweetest, most innocent children and they don’t deserve any of this. Kai saying “if she’s trying her best, then I’ll still love her forever” had me crying

[@claireroberts800]

These kids are absolute gems. So well- mannered. I hope 2024 finds these 3 families with more suitable accommodation. I couldn't find any updates.

[@stephenmason1245]

God love nyla she deserves the world for her maturity and the massive support she is to her dad. I hope nothing but the best for the whole family and to all the children and parents out there struggling doing there best we see you and you are not forgotten ❤

[@piiinkDeluxe]

Maturity means she was robbed of her childhood

[@reginachan192]

Bless Kai. A very lovely child and so considerate for his mum. It's so sad to see a boy putting too much psychological burden on himself.

[@mazybee9149]

Also crying after starting to watch this, but so grateful that these kids have a fantastic supportive and understanding teachers. Hoping these kids will be okay ❤

[@bangiemaria]

If you don’t have money to support children or even yourself , why having so many children ? It’s parents responsibility to raise and pay for children expenses not government ….

[@XWoodbineX]

This. No one NEEDS 5 kids

[@cassie8168]

Who are you? Some of these are not relying on the government entirely. Some are waiting on homes to fit them in. And why shouldn't they. There's two people living in a three bedroomed house across from me PAID by the council. They are bringing their kids up to be respectable they are doing enough. I work full time and can just about afford to do it all for me and my one daughter. Get of your high horse!

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Many people start off with a job, a home and good health, but any of these things can change at any time due to circumstances beyond their control. Some of these lone mothers have managed to escape abusive marriages or partners. There’s all sorts of reasons families end up in these situations. What is needed is compassion, not judgement.

[@billcheung4439]

parents do not care what they children do out side on street only enjoy in home some happen children to say gov.&dept.or local people responed

[@leptir7110]

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[@billmartins5545]

Poverty is no excuse to live in clutter and chaos and filth.

[@franceshaggitt3104]

They probably have depression

[@largefamilylivin9629]

I must say that school and teacher are amazing

[@Nonya-Mo-F-King-BiZz]

Shit cuts deep was 15 when i was first homeless lasted 9 years on and off. The government failed me and the side effects have destroyed my adult life. Im currently 31 fighting daily against the struggles from the past and the trauma. I pray all children all around the world are kept safe, protected and well looked after because all children are innocent.

[@thepharcyde5239]

Like the children that murdered James Bulger. Were they innocent.?

[@Nonya-Mo-F-King-BiZz]

To some degree. Bad parenting, lack of guidance, love, lots of factors in place. If they were raised in better circumstances they would have turned out better. Kids shouldnt be to blame for their actions, their parents should for allowing their child to ever believe its acceptable to act in any ill manor✊🏾 if my kid grows up and leaves the house with a knife and kills someone, i failed as a parent. I allowed my child to be exposed to SHIT am the only one to blame for them being Shit people. You want your kid to be good, earn their respect. I behave in a manor and am always mindful of what my nan would think. She taught me to have morals and respect. Shes been dead 15+ years✊🏾 goes a long way, your comment shows nothing but a lack of understanding. But GG you've been enlightened hopefully it helps u in life 💙

[@amelisa2656]

Count your blessings that you were born in a country like the UK where you have one of the most generous welfare system is the world. Your parents failed you too, not just the government. You are your parents responsibility first and foremost! Taxpayers money should be used just to fill the gap. Covid shutdown was an example when governments must step in.

[@MrHighRaw]

@@thepharcyde5239 If I find you a man with one arm, one leg and no teeth will you also use that as an example that all men look like that? You can find an exception to any rule but you shouldn't use it to generalise. Kids don't murder other kids often, which is why you're using an example from 20 years ago.

[@Nonya-Mo-F-King-BiZz]

@@amelisa2656 believe me i do as much i did not recieve the benefits of the welfare system the streets of birmingham are extremely rough but considering what happens elsewhere in the world i was still very blessed! I survived many do not make it through, i am eternally greatful for the blessing to come through the flames💙

[@teresaalford5978]

The IRONY of mother & step father are massively OVERWEIGHT! Why is the stepfather NOT WORKING?!!!!!!

[@nicolathomas5125]

Because it's easier to claim Universal Credit, provided by taxpayers. Kids education provided by taxpayers. Child benefit, provided by taxpayers. Playground equipment, provided by taxpayers. Free school meals, provided by taxpayers. Everything they have, down to the toilet paper, is provided by some poor taxpayer, who drags themself out of bed on a winter morning and does a days' hard graft. And these people are still complaining because the government (taxpayers), won't provide them with a six bedroom council house (provided by taxpayers).

[@Zydonie]

It’s these types of stories that stops me from taking my life and to be more appreciative of what I have as people are going through a lot worse. Especially for these children it’s heart aching to hear. It’s even more painful in a country such as the UK where there should be more support put in place.

[@MissG8340]

And they too in turn should be more grateful than the next family who have less than them

[@MegaMarie]

Keep at it and be stronger.

[@coreymcmahon5144]

When £20 dictates the poverty line. Something is clearly wrong.

[@savehumanity-g3h]

Ages ago when I was a single mum, job centre suggested that 70 pound was enough to live on for a month. Nothing changed

[@patelk3648]

Why do people KEEP BREEDING when theyre already homeless ????

[@ckzf1842]

Totally agree - utterly irresponsible !

[@s.v.2796]

I almost lost it when Kai got m received the ukulele. He's so precious.

[@alientourist4171]

I love the idea of families in the same school helping out others that are struggling . I think most people would be happy to do that as adds to a strong community

[@user-mt2mg1nw3b]

The fact that these kids are so aware of their situations it’s heartbreaking… at this age they should be enjoying life and school but oh my how my heart is crying for these children I wish I could do something right now…. Balling my eyes out watching this 💔

[@treefuu2247]

it’s about time parents starting taking responsibility and stop expecting the government to hand them everything

[@odd_shoes]

Some people have three jobs and still struggle. You're really out of touch.

[@danielcunningham6727]

​@odd_shoes they're definitely a tory

[@treefuu2247]

@@odd_shoes if you have 3 jobs and still struggle, you need to start living within your means.

[@prp3231]

​@@treefuu2247😂😂😂

[@Jesse-ii5md]

@@odd_shoeswell blame white central bankers who ruined the currency then

[@GalacticRadioNoise]

It used to be the case that people traditionally at risk of ending up on the streets were running away from abusive relationships, struggled with mental illness, or had substance abuse problems. This is no longer the case. Even relationship breakdowns didn't previously cause homelessness as housing was affordable, even for a single-earning household. The cost of living is now so high that people struggle to get on the housing ladder without the privilege of someone helping them out, either by letting them stay with them for very low rent or by helping them with a deposit. This puts poor people at the mercy of landlords who have the right to sell their property with a month's notice or raise rents consistently over time. It also used to be the case that if you worked full time, you could pay rent, bills, food, save for emergencies, and still have enough money left over to go on holiday. 14 years of Tory rule has seen the biggest reduction in the quality of life in 150 years. People need to understand that everyone is at risk of homelessness and poverty if made redundant or they become seriously ill or have a serious accident due to the cost of living crisis. I don't understand why people are so quick to blame people desperately struggling when they should really be pointing the finger at the government.

[@HA05GER]

Here here f the Tories

[@demonicadavies3674]

There's no reason why parents can't work. I dont know if the system has changed now, but I worked after I had my youngest daughter. I didn't have to, but I worked many jobs whilst my daughter went to nursery. I worked in between the times of her nursery. You can work between school times and look for help for care between these times. You can ask for help to look after your children whilst you're at work. There is no excuse not to work. It's harsh, I know, but I've done it. The first lads step dad,what's he doing? Is he working? My middle son struggled at school, and I helped him get to be in a better place. Helped him with his English at the time and school projects. We moved from England to Wales, he went to college and then studied at university. He now has a degree in computer science and also works with good money. He lived with his dad for a while when he was younger. His dad was a bit of a bum back then, didn't want to work, and suffered with mental health. So he didn't do too well at school. I worked all hours for my kids. Why can't others do the same? Don't suck on the benefits, work!

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

I did the same all my children have degrees but I don't expect other parents to do the same we all have different strengths. In time I got a degree myself.

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Some of the lone parents [ who have obviously escaped abusive marriages] can’t even speak English. How are they supposed to find a job?

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

Why should they work? They came to the UK for an easy life and paid human traffickers tonnes of money to get here. What makes you think they moved here to work hard and contribute? If they were that industrious, they would've stayed in their own country, no?

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

@@verenamaharajah6082 Then why are they in the UK? If they can't get a job because they can't speak English then they can't support themselves, no?

[@HA05GER]

You have to work once your child is 3 good luck getting a preschool place though.

[@Alishacrowe22]

No child's worries should be whether they'll have food, water, clothes and a roof over their head. It's so incredibly sad.

[@rtytrtyrfdgdfgf]

I was homeless, got into drug's went to prison and then I got to know Jesus and he changed my life...Heaven came through for me in my finances too, getting $36,000 in 2months . I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is absolutely more than enough! Now I have a new identity and a child of God.

[@YayahJan]

Hello how do you make such monthly ?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God...

[@RoyalHeadScotland]

What a testimony!!! 🙏🙏🙏I'm genuinely curious to know how you earn that much monthly.

[@NatashaMurphy-bn4zj]

I work at a restaurant here in Houston Texas. Things have been really difficult as I'm a single mom and trying my best to pay bills and take care of my daughters..

[@LeoYang-cn5hc]

I know this lady just mentioned here . She's really good with and on her job. She's helped a couple of families and individuals' finances.

[@ClaraJsdu]

YES!!! That's exactly her name( Mrs Claire Morin) so many people have recommended highly about her I'm huge beneficiary of her platform from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺.

[@dawngl]

The school staff are incredible - I just feel so so sorry for these children and their families.

[@brodsterfifa1253]

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt

[@cloudistired]

this is absolutely heartbreaking to watch. the children and parents should be so proud of themselves.

[@myyoot]

Stop having kids if you can’t afford to even live yourself you’re not entitled

[@danielcunningham6727]

You do realise sometimes people's financial situations change right? What you expect them to do ? Take their kids back for a refund?

[@myyoot]

@@danielcunningham6727 some people you’re talking like 10% that’s not what my comment means, I mean the majority not the minority.

[@danielcunningham6727]

@myyoot I'd say it happens more than that you cannot predict what happens in the future.

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

@@danielcunningham6727all the families shown had YOUNG children, and often multiple of them. Things haven’t changed that fast.

[@danielcunningham6727]

@Bringon-dw8dx things can literally change overnight I'm not just specifically talking about the people in this documentary I mean in general you could get into an accident get sick etc take me for example I was a successful self employed builder before a idiot drunk driver decided to cripple me in a hit and run now I have to scrape by on a work from home customer service job you think getting crippled was part of my plans?

[@n3h4_sh31kh]

I grew up like this, I can relate. My heart goes out to the people who have suffered this

[@thunderjoy7250]

Im not struggling as much as these familys but just surviving...but to be honest im only 10 minutes in and i don't want to watch anymore...how is this happening in England 😢

[@rusty5078]

Should you be automatically entitled to money because you are on drink, or are on drugs? Should you be automatically entitled to money because you opened your legs and had 2,3,4,5 children? Should you be automatically entitled to money if you play the mental health card? I won't judge anybody but when more of society are on drugs and then claim mental illness years after, genuine people in need fall behind because the system is just overwhelmed with claimants rising by the hour.

[@pugslum09]

torys

[@sophiawow3541]

@@rusty5078valid points.

[@misssamjh]

@@rusty5078 Totally agree and if Labour get in itll be even worse.

[@Londonechoes]

It's a disgrace, we need change

[@markbrookes2540]

Children deserve better than this. Broke my heart watching this.

[@TheRandomRoxy]

These poor children have to deal with the consequences of their parents' terrible choices

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

Their parents had to deal with the consequences of their parents' terrible choices too. It is a generational issue.

[@Stevie-oy8zj]

@@JackBurton-qp4hcthen break the cycle and make different choices. Don’t have kids if you can’t properly afford them on your own, including housing. Kids are optional in life. They’re not a necessity in life especially if you can’t afford life as a single person/couple to begin with in poverty. Don’t make more lives to suffer.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@Stevie-oy8zj Some do "break the cycle" however when all you know IS the cycle and you have little education and little prospects, it is not as easy as you may think it is.

[@nicolathomas5125]

100% 👍​@@Stevie-oy8zj

[@nicolathomas5125]

I grew up just like this in the 1970s 1980s. I am one of six kids who were crammed together in a three bedroom council house in Wembley. We knew nothing but poverty. I started work in 1986 at the age of 15, and have worked full time ever since. I did not have children, because I knew I couldn't give them the life I would want them to have. Plus, being brought up in poverty has made me selfish. I want to have a few luxuries out of the money that I've worked for. It's harsh, but if you can't afford to give your kids a decent standard of living, you shouldn't have them.

[@themeparkfans7139]

Can I just say this video hurts but watching all these families and children just coping day by day and trying so hard to keep going. I think they are all amazing.

[@worldsworstneighbours]

This is heartbreaking

[@dailyurbexdan5924]

Great Britain 2024 one of the most expensive places to live and also the worst looked after! Poor kids 😢

[@NMS247]

There’s no ‘Great’ in Britain anymore on so many levels 😢

[@moosky7344]

Because it's densely overpopulated

[@Jesse-ii5md]

Because you idiots still have a king and queen lol you all aren’t too bright

[@amelisa2656]

I am coming from Bulgaria. There was no universal credit, no housing and even now is very little help, but at 15 I was already working hard the land that had little money value but gave us food. In Eastern Europe not many are waiting for the government to step in and replace parents responsibilities. By 20, if you are not coming from a wealthy family, you know how to run a household, basic plumbing, carpeting and you work from the dawn until dusk. Channel 4 should do a similar documentary in Eastern Europe so they can learn a thing or two about poverty.

[@veronikamoserov1751]

Yes to that! I am from Easten Europe as well and my parents had 4 jobs between them so they can support us 3 kids. They wanted a 4th kid but simply cound not afford that so they did not have one

[@SkatzyGames]

This is about children in England having to deal with poverty. not people in Bulgaria. yes there a lots of people in poverty all over the world but I think we can all agree that no child should wherever they are.

[@veronikamoserov1751]

​@@SkatzyGames but I see it as the parents fault. They have multiple.children and struggling yet they bring more to the world and to their poverty situatiom

[@SkatzyGames]

@veronikamoserov1751 and what makes you think these "parents" are not working? Or not doing their best to provide for them already. Do you know them personally?. The guy wanted to build extensions for his family and disabled kid, I can assume he works hard for his family already. And he has every right to ask the government about support, but they won't help and its that part you refuse to have empathy for It's not the parents' fault, it's the government's, end of.

[@kamilwezka]

I am from Poland. When I was 6, I already helped at my grandparents' farm. We had food on the farm, so we were self-sufficient. I also helped take care of my siblings while everyone was working. But eventually, I had to leave - I had no prospects. I came to the UK when I was 16 and worked there since then. Eventually, I finished my education here. I lived in an ex-council flat, sharing accommodation with many working folks. Life was harsh. But in the end, I got lucky. I got into University, and now I no longer have to work insane hours (today, things are much more challenging because competition is fierce). But the whole journey had an enormous impact on my mental health, and I didn't have kids because I didn't want to put them through the same thing. You are right. We learned much about survival in Eastern Europe because no one gave us anything. So, you pick up all the skills you can to survive. During my life, I even worked at a nuclear reactor site. Still, I feel sad for the people who struggle. They want to have families and decent lives, but life is brutal and unfair for many. How can this problem be solved? Well, I certainly won't count on politicians. I am a working immigrant; I was a "problem" in Poland because I was born there, and I am a "problem" in the UK because I am a foreigner. So, what is left for me is to learn how to dissaparate, but that's what I will learn at Hogwarts. Wish me luck.

[@AbigailBrown-wk7xl]

Rishi sunak makes me sick . Rishi sunak needs to wake up . 200,000 children are below the poverty line . Rishi sunak doesn't care. Rishi sunak is out of touch . Rishi is a disgrace. Rishi thinks a one of payment of 150 pounds will help the most poorest in society. It is an insult . Rishi needs to go

[@anitadhm_]

GTTO! can’t wait to have my first say in the general election

[@MissG8340]

Money is not the answer Education, support and advise is If you throw money at the situation that’s a temporary solution as these ppl will be in the same situation a few months later down the line But if they get an education do a course or something so they can build their own business or start working that’s the solution

[@MissG8340]

That’s why people who win the lottery are back in the same situation they were years later It’s education not money that’s the amswer

[@VgggGtg-bw4zx]

Rishi Sunak had billionaire price. He was very selfish and ignored.

[@MissG8340]

@@VgggGtg-bw4zx yes he’s a billionaire mostly due to his wife however it just goes to show he knows how to handle and deal with money 💰 he’s no stranger to money which makes him competent

[@elmonte-xt2wd]

I Am touched by these stories. So sorry for what these families and children are going through. I wish this channel or the people responsible for the documentary could provide a link where people can donate to these families because I am more than willing to extend a helping hand .May God keep them safe. Sending everyone well wishes and regards from Uganda

[@AbigailBrown-wk7xl]

There is no excuse for a rich country to allow children to suffer like this . This is heartbreaking. This is so tragic

[@Craig121000]

Look at you, giving it all the large - you've done nothing to make Britain greater.

[@MissG8340]

Suffer??? They have a roof over their head free education yeh it’s not ideal some of them are getting moved in hostels and hotels but they still have a safe place to sleep

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

They have parents who keep choosing to procreate. We can’t just keep funding the lifestyle of people who don’t work, whilst many professionals couples desperately save for a decade (sometimes missing their fertile window) because they don’t want to bring children into poverty.

[@scottking869]

No tts the simple fact you cant live with just one parent like use to​ cause of the cost of everything. Its a crap system@Bringon-dw8dx

[@samdasilva1914]

What about parental responsibility? If you are struggling financially why have more children?

[@dannyjayke8695]

Can’t even watch this without feeling like shit, kids of all ages deserve better than this shit! How is this country letting this happen “Great Britain” we stopped being great a long time ago, such a fucking shame! I moan about life at times but fuckk me I’m not even this bad off, I’ll never complain about anything again….. poor families and kids, I hope to god your looking down on these families and bless these unfortunate souls

[@janetwestwood9194]

🫡👍

[@MissG8340]

And there are people that are worse off than them So they too in turn should not complain

[@misslaurap]

Totally agree

[@trishaprett7721]

What a school,Sincere thanks to these teachers,earth angels.

[@polliebain7450]

Imagine saving up £60!! I'd like to go to a restaurant...just for macaroni cheese - pizza. Deargod please let this child have some luck in his life. He so deserves it

[@PhillipplaistedPlaisted-qu7nc]

Those kids ara so good at understanding about whats going on in their life they seem too be so grateful for what little help they do get when they ara adults they wii be so grateful for life 😀

[@MissG8340]

I didn’t find them particularly grateful more talking about what they don’t have than do

[@misslaurap]

Agree with u ,the kid show more maturity than most adults

[@sallyclay1974]

Don't have kids, unless u can support them. Most of the poor r government dependent. In the US its welfare. In the UK, it's the dole

[@nadiyaallom5987]

Not everything goes according to plan so stop judging people

[@sarchajade4204]

u do realise these people couldve been rich before so they had kids then went into poverty

[@jayb8179]

8 old people moved out thear house in to old people home in 12 months on my Rd and not one house was given to a English people thay all not from the uk how do you work that out

[@misssamjh]

weve just had in Devon,old people got kicked out in 2 weeks from their old peoples home and it's now ready for sale. We are on it, cos we know where this is going. We are talking fighting talk here. No fighting age men moving into this home.

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

​@@misssamjhwell said!

[@infernogamers168]

£8 per person per day (6people). My maths suggests this is over £1,400, which is completely doable.

[@joebaird5874]

Wow! I had to replay that to check you were right. So £48 a DAY to pay for food clothing and anything else AFTER utilites and transport etc were paid!! You're 100% right!! Clothing is available at charity shops and there are food banks too. This is ridiculous as nearly £350 a week. The adults probably smoke / drink if they can't afford to live on that.

[@sanyaivanova8591]

I was thinking the same.At the end of the day she doesn't buy clothes everyday from the 8£ per person.

[@dariahill8006]

@@joebaird5874I’m in temporary accommodation I use vinted, charity shops ect to get everything we need my daughter doesn’t go without ever! We don’t speak about money around her! Also those kids who are 4 to a room she could put them to bed at the same time 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@mike-A299]

I work my arse off, having been to uni and not claiming benefits and take home less than double that after tax. They aren't working either! The absolute cheek! I feel sorry for the neglect of the children because their parents aren't responsible.

[@eacorpe88]

Omg I am so glad someone else noticed that. I am disabled and that is far more than I end up with....and I don't even receive foodstamps. We manage. It's clearly not easy and a struggle, but like.. what else are they getting because I am 🇺🇸 and there's no free medical..

[@Txvyb445]

Things are only going to get worse 😢

[@CommanderJ135]

Definitely

[@Craig121000]

Absolutely, and that's beautiful - people like myself have put in the effort, we beat inflation, and we deserve to enjoy our higher status.

[@JestersDeadUK]

Not if Labour get in and remove these dickheads

[@odd_shoes]

@@Craig121000 Are you serious?

[@hendo19742]

EXACTLY, REMEMBER WHEN PEOPLE WAS ENCOURAGED TO SELL THEIR GOLD FOR DIRT CHEAP, HUGE MISTAKE, THAT IS REAL WEALTH, NOT THE PAPER FIAT CURRENCIES, INFLATION WILL CONTINUE TO DESTROY IT, GLOBALLY, GOING TO GET ALOT WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER, GOVERNMENT "SOLUTION" CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES WILL MEAN LESS FREEDOM FOR THE MASSES!👀😑😑🇬🇧🇺🇲🇳🇱🇨🇦🇩🇪🇨🇵🇦🇺🇿🇦

[@littleangels7095]

Why do people have so many kids in the first place... its the kids that have to suffer... of u can't afford 5 kids, do not have them... its really really sad

[@franknightingale6116]

Are you saying that the poor should not live a natural life.That they should only have enough kids to serve the rich.

[@youcandoit5748]

You are part of those many children go ask your parents

[@Stevie-oy8zj]

Literally. Kids are not a necessity in life. It’s not like food, working, housing. It’s also people that they have kids, multiple, while they’re maybe in a better financial position but they don’t have savings in the background to support multiple kids IF they were to lose their job/house etc .. which seems to be an issue here. Idk why you’d ever have ONE child unless you had insane savings to begin with, a property of your own/good rental situation. People don’t properly plan to bring children into the world, regardless that yes poverty can happen to anyone, but to willingly be ignorant and subject children to this is somewhat irresponsible and selfish when you’re already on a low income situation to begin with. If you struggle to take care of yourself, or rent on your own, don’t create more lives.

[@youcandoit5748]

@@Stevie-oy8zj either you are a spoilt brat or ignorant person. Because your entire script is full of discrimination! If your parents were rich you were luck but it does not give you any advantage or rights to be born than anyone else in the world!!! Come on !!

[@nicolathomas5125]

Kids are a luxury, and a conscious choice. Don't have them, if you can't afford them. It's so simple. These parents are making their kids suffer. My car is a luxury, but I don't expect taxpayers to buy my petrol, insurance and road tax. Parents need to take responsibility for their choices, and stop blaming the government. JUST STOP BREEDING.

[@ayykayy73]

My heart breaks for these children, I am grateful for the childhood I got to have. I would love to help them out and props to the parents for raising some well mannered children 💚

[@barmy_irooni]

God bless all the children in this documentary. They’re so mature & intelligent & very humble for their age. I hope & pray that all children regardless of their nationality, religion are able to live in a safe,secure & happy environment. 🙏

[@cnbrry]

These children deserve a better life oooh god I cried because their thinking is more mature than children their age. Everything that little boy said broke my heart

[@judyskinner254]

Poor people shouldn't have so many children, it only makes things 100 times worse.

[@nicolathomas5125]

100% Stop breeding. We need to stop blaming the government for the fact that people can't stop multiplying. Poor kids. Poor taxpayers.

[@mildredchey3930]

Adults already suffering , why bring more new lives to suffer with you ! If you cant afford to support yourself you should think twice before you have any children !

[@nicolathomas5125]

Thank you. Well said. STOP BREEDING. It's the kids and taxpayers that are paying the price for people's bad choices. With any luck, these kids will not follow in their parents footsteps, and will not have kids they can't afford.

[@BalboaBaggins]

We're poor and the future is looking bleak, let's have kids.

[@prp3231]

Every man has a god given right to family life. Western thinking. Good luck with that.❤❤❤

[@Mjmjm2]

These video swells my heart a lot. Thank you for this documentary. I wish that things will get better for these three young kids and their families.

[@mariamrashid6403]

And rishi sunak has yet declared cuts for disabled ppl 🙄

[@lovefive5733]

I know, it's disgusting. Let's hope Labour get in to power 😊

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

This man is trying to kilo us

[@emptyhad2571]

@@lovefive5733Labour isn’t Labour anymore

[@factcheckersbranch]

Yes, Sunak the billionaires husband. Don't vote Labour and certainly don't vote Conservative it's all a scam

[@Anna-pk2ee]

Boy Even without holidays you Are one of the best people who can exist. You Are wonderful❤

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

Heart goes out to all the children x

[@sallypike]

The little girl in the second half absolutely amazing, what a gift from heaven she is. I don’t understand why they didn’t move in with her mum, that’s what I would’ve done.

[@lily850]

These childen are beautiful kind hearted souls,but i can't stop crying because they shouldn't be having these worries😓 these teachers are bloody amazing

[@CeravvvEgan]

So many kids’ dreams are shattered before they get the chance to have any. My heartbreaks.

[@nom278]

Fahid looks like a dead beat dad. He needs to work and give his children a better life. I feel for kasim and his siblings they seem smart with a lot to offer.

[@shetlandsheep3081]

His younger kids are under 5 - would you suggest he leaves them in the house to do as you suggest and go out for an 8 hour night shift?

[@verenamaharajah6082]

The programme said he couldn’t work as he had toddler twins to care for. I’m sure as soon as the children are old enough to go to school, he will be able to look for work.

[@Ruth58969]

Nothing changes. My childhood in the 60's was no better then this. I had to get a weekend, evening job at age 11 as well as go to school. Not allowed now fortunately . It's a disgrace. Poor kids.

[@Ace-ig3mj]

hope this can be shown to other children so they can appreciate what they have and understand others who may be struggling...kids who are in poverty are so vulnerable

[@saiyedakhtar3931]

The guy earns 1450 pounds a month and yet has so many kids. That's just nuts.

[@annemartin7802]

The teachers are so good bless them .beautiful kids ❤

[@genevievetaylor9505]

This is what I don’t understand If they have financial issues… why have so many children. That is basically like being your own worst enemy.

[@Stevie-oy8zj]

Then they wanna cry why they’re in the situation they’re in. Zero accountability for their bad choices. They put themselves and their kids in these situations , no one else. And it’s just stupidly repeated generationally. It’s not hard it not get pregnant. Kids are not a right and are optional in life.

[@jeanelizabethterry7583]

What sweet little boys. Praying for a good future of abundance for them and their families. Sad they are talking about money so much.

[@youngyhasard3219]

C est normal, il en manque d'argent. Je le comprend. Il faut vivre dans le cadre

[@wesmitsubishi6908]

my heart goes out to these wonderful kids. they deserve so much better.

[@emilygaskell424]

£8 per person per day is five times more than I’m left with! We work, and we are still struggling! My rents paid for, but behind everything else! I’m a single mum of 1, and registered disabled with epilepsy. But I get my wages for part time & ESA. We get on with it because we have to! But the worst system is child maintenance. I get £4.25 a month, £3500 in arrears and he works full time. If they sorted that system then more single parents wouldn’t struggle as much

[@katie-cp3jw]

Stop having kids if you can’t afford them you silly people!

[@odd_shoes]

You think that's the only problem here?

[@katie-cp3jw]

@@odd_shoes There are plenty of problems about the state of our country but I am just giving my opinion on this topic … homeless children.

[@laurencooper3169]

@@katie-cp3jwwhen a parent is working then they should be able to afford to have kids. It’s the system that needs to change not the natural biological urge to have children

[@nicolathomas5125]

Stop breeding. Just because your reproductive organs are working, it's not compulsory to use them. Give taxpayers a break.

[@alexandramcpherson4189]

Possibly Kai's anger and immediate upset and tears after is stress boiling over from his home life?? This kid knows way to much about money or the lack thereof. We grew up week to week but I had no idea we were poor.

[@Mini-Me]

Must be an isolating world for the mother who doesn't speak English. I don't get why she hasn't done anything about?

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

They don't integrate. Poor children have to translate.😢

[@adelaf.a6741]

And why is she actually in the UK at all?

[@mt.j.4561]

So polite and sweet these children...they shouldn't have to worry about these problems...😢

[@watchmenstudios]

When theres NO WAY you can afford them. "Children" are not a right...Smarten up...Sad... Now you will live with it...

[@dorisphiri9309]

Blessings to all stakeholders who provide the helps for all the peoples in need, this is awesome. Right at the root of all goodness❤

[@powellpker]

now lets see what happens if you have no kids.. Your left to die on the street.

[@optionhotdogmeowkshake4090]

Which is also disgusting and should have no place in this society

[@MissG8340]

Not really with no kids you only have yourself as a responsibility Study and get a job build yourself a sturdy foundation then settle down and have kids you can afford and finance There are shelters for these ppl to go too also and food places

[@teainortakoy]

or you become a crazy cat lady!

[@odd_shoes]

@@MissG8340 You again with your vile bollocks.

[@MsKenzo7]

Without address you can’t have a bank account, without a bank account you can’t have a job. And so it goes. Not so easy to get a foundation when you are on your own and homeless.

[@darkpurpleshadow3240]

I grew up like this, luckily in the 2000s welfare was better. Thanks to the countries support and mothers sensible prioritisation I did well in school. I am now relatively comfortable, own my house and drive a nice car. I have multiple qualifications including a masters degree and work at a Bank with a cushy job. Even my partner doesnt understand how shit it is to grow up genuinely worried about money. These kids are so strong and remind me of the boy I was, I fear it's even harder for them.

[@realness_rarity]

Some of this is the parents fault, if you breed like rats you when you don’t have the money to get a bigger home then that’s not the councils fault it’s the parents, putting their children in homes not suitable for them. If you don’t have money to move don’t keep having multiple children you can’t afford because they suffer unnecessarily which isn’t ok. I feel so sorry for the children they should not have to worry about money or about food or heating they should only be worrying about being a child, that little boy that said about borrowing money to his mummy from his piggy bank made me feel so sad for him but also so heart warmed how kind he is in his heart. It will understandably affect their learning because of worrying about problems the adults should be dealing with.

[@L0zzle]

£8 a DAY per person? so £48 a day for food and they need a food bank, what? you could get a weekly shop for £70 from Aldi or Lidl!!!

[@samiraazim]

It’s not just for food. It’s for toiletries, cleaning products, clothing, prescriptions and all the unexpected expenses.

[@TheMogul-s7f]

Food means basics things. Its hard.

[@XWoodbineX]

They could also not have so many kids and then they wouldn't have to split what money they do have between so many mouths...

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

Agree.

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

​@XWoomind your own business.dbineX

[@plamengrahovski6262]

I feel sorry for the kids but extremely blaming there parents.If you do kids do not expect someone else to take financial care. One of the boys mum she can't say hi. Im really interested how she submitted the form for shelter,or housing benefit 🤔🤔🤔 so she don't work don't speak the language I'm really sorry but she e useless to the community and in general just expecting to pop up in country and with noooo effort what's so ever just to hang on benefits.

[@kamilahdhariwal164]

Great Britain had become a 3rd world country it's sad to see , this was once a luxury Britain but has been messed up by the government 😢

[@niashamahase3057]

I live in the "3rd world country'. We have free education, free Healthcare and we do not live of benefits. Great Britain only became great Britain because of colonizing countries like mine and stealing our wealth.

[@knowledgeispower6726]

Yeh right and the poor house never existed! 'Great' Britain has ALWAYS had a massive issue with poverty! Sometimes in the economic cycle it's just better hidden!

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

Beautiful innocent Kai... what a world you've come into

[@sajadjandaghi3717]

When an individual's life is not stable, it raises concerns about the decision to introduce another person into such circumstances. This draws attention to the parent's accountability rather than attributing blame to the government.

[@jahidul8012]

Does anyone know if there’s a way to contact the parents of the children directly? Really want to help them out.

[@olithainvest377]

Sweety, I never went on airplane till I was 20 years old. Concentrate on your books and you will put yourself on a plane when you grow up , go on all holidays you want and provide for your family. Shelter, food and love that’s what matters

[@Watch-Crazy]

So British born families go on a waiting list for over 10 years with no joy while the boat people who are predominantly middle aged men are given everything, yeah that makes complete sense, NOT!

[@usernameeeeeeeee1055]

womp womp cry about it 😂😂😂😂

[@aliceglass4968]

@@usernameeeeeeeee1055 it's not womp womp really is it. so shut up :)

[@d-padqueen1103]

It's not the immigrants that are taking everything. It's people hoarding land, hiking rent, and evading tax that are costing us the future of our children and country!

[@Anon-lz1qy]

Let me get this straight, your government took taxpayers money to invade their countries and now you’re annoyed that they’ve left their country to seek a better life for themselves after you destroyed their homes? It’s only fair that you have to pay for them now, the rest of the world sees it as compensation. Maybe stay in your own lane, stop interfering in other countries politics and looting less militarily able countries of their riches and people wouldn’t have to leave their own homes to seek refuge elsewhere 🤷‍♀️

[@Anon-lz1qy]

Let me get this straight, your government took taxpayers money to invade their countries and now you’re annoyed that they’ve left their country to seek a better life for themselves after you destroyed their homes? It’s only fair that you have to pay for them now, the rest of the world sees it as compensation. Maybe stay in your own lane, stop interfering in other countries politics and looting less militarily able countries of their riches and people wouldn’t have to leave their own homes to seek refuge elsewhere 🤷‍♀️

[@kulsummalek]

😢 such considerate children and their innocence. 😢 and having to live in the conditions they are in. My heart goes out to them that we should be grateful for what we are given.