Britain's Homeless Kids | Dispatches | Channel 4 Documentaries

In this two-part compilation we take a look at the rising homelessness amongst young people in the UK.
As lockdown ended and kids went back to school, in Luton, Dispatches examines the devastating impact of overcrowded, unsuitable housing on young lives. Dispatches lifts the lid on the reality of life for thousands of families across the country at risk of eviction, and how losing a home impacts the youngest members of our society.
00:00 Hidden Homeless: Growing Up Poor
47:03 Britain's Evicted Kids
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[@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

[@user-kf8uh3ug7m]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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! 🥰🕊️

[@evettebrown2767]

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

[@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

[@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]

❤

[@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?

[@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]

IMATI PETERO ,ČETVERO ,TROJE DJECE JE NEODGOVORNO ,SKUPITI NOGE ,KORISTITI KONDOME ,EDUKACIJA ITD

[@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 💯👍

[@user-sx3pc4dj3r]

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!

[@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 💔

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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💙

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@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..

[@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

[@coreymcmahon5144]

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

[@dailyurbexdan5924]

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

[@nataliesharpe8071]

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

[@moosky7344]

Because it's densely overpopulated

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@largefamilylivin9629]

I must say that school and teacher are amazing

[@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. 🙏

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@trishaprett7721]

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

[@annemartin7802]

The teachers are so good bless them .beautiful kids ❤

[@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

[@markbrookes2540]

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

[@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.

[@cherylanngillianwhite4414]

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]

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[@cloudistired]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@preciouslaksmann7398]

This how great men are made. Brilliant attitude from these kids.

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

Heart goes out to all the children x

[@donnapalaussie19]

Heartbreaking! These poor darling kids 😢 Kai is such an old soul, bless him, bless them all.

[@worldsworstneighbours]

This is heartbreaking

[@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

[@JourneyDude]

bless them all! i personally volunteer in multiple charitties to help... doing my bit... but situation getting worse

[@Craig121000]

You're basically doing nothing.

[@MissG8340]

@@Craig121000lol why would you say that? Self service is a great thing better than throwing money at a situation

[@gilliandutton-palmer3132]

This is heartbreaking, i raised my kids on my own and partly on benefits they struggled but we always knew we had a home. Im so sorry this is happening to you children i really am, what can we do? Its so frustrating not being able to help. Im older and disabled now, i dont have money to give but i do have prayer and i will think of you all & pray for better lives for the whole generation

[@mt.j.4561]

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

[@a6703]

Families living in worsening poverty but the Tories continue to cut benefit payments, leaving many with zero payments in some months, visiting food banks as they don’t even have money in their paltry benefits to buy food. The Tories dictate benefit levels are enough when the total for a family is less than half what a Tory MP pays for their child to go to their posh private school! Sickening!

[@Craig121000]

You need to calm down.

[@XWoodbineX]

Love Channel 4 Documentaries

[@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.

[@yanchouser7364]

I grew up through the 60's and 70's hungry, thin and picked on, considered an outcast because my parents were poor. and society with the government, kept us there. How my poor Father suffered just for us as a family with only condemnation from my Mother due to having to live in poor housing, vehicles, tents, caravans etc, and the worry of where to move next with little to no finances. Schools even rejected us and the ones we actually went to became a fear zone as bullying and nonrecognition of educational needs seemed to be the way of life due to the stupidity of others. No child should have to go through what I went through, this is supposed to be the 21st Century.

[@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.

[@trishaprett7721]

Bright as buttons,The potential these boys have 🙏🏻

[@rebeccaparker3370]

Makes me so sad it’s broken my heart hearing these kids the worlds upside down

[@SarahKelly-yv9dj]

I pray schools and parents with kids start teaching them to grow there own food. And start teaching kids about abuse. So kids can open up. Get supporrtt from. The publick.

[@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

[@factcheckersbranch]

These children are such a gift from heaven, they are wonderful ❤️💯

[@Ellisdove]

very well spoken

[@PlatinumIrishrose]

Rent should be capped in the United States too. Many people are homeless because they can't afford rent and are working with kids in school and daycare. Government cut extra food stamps but pay from jobs has plummeted. Just shameful of the Government. No one knew the pandemic was coming and they have burned through their savings. Sigh. I'm just praying for everyone. Everyone can pay someone a compliment every day. Be kind and willing to step up to help those that can't. ❤❤

[@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?

[@konfetka471]

24:30 that teacher, older lady, is so nice😊

[@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.

[@peterwickett9088]

Completely Lazy and irresponsible parents 🤦‍♂️

[@shazanakhan9807]

I think Kasim got dyslexia or adhd bc he gets distracted easily and i know bc i have it too and my brother. We got it diagnosed as an adult with bo support during school n college and little help at uni. Better get help at school its better for ur learning. I never went school but started at like 5.5yo n i still came out with a msc level which ive studied and pass regardless of the situation. Dont lose hope...

[@elephunk5555]

In a bad situation myself at the moment. I had to leave my full time job in March and I’ve been on a 0 hour contract since. I start my new job tomorrow and I’m hoping things will be better. My kids almost went hungry when I was working full time, things have been getting worse. I got paid for my shifts on 0 hour and was emergency taxed (I know I will get this back). I feel as though I’ve failed my kids. It’s a horrible feeling.

[@SophieJaye-kz9tr]

Is there anyway we can help this family, that little boys Outlook on life broke me and made me realise how lucky I am, would love to be able donate something to this family, can anyone help?

[@janetwestwood9194]

🫡👍

[@odd_shoes]

Not this particular family, but closer to home, there'll be many places/families near you which could do with some help. Food banks, charities, breakfast clubs, holiday clubs etc.

[@elenawilliams32]

Contact your local primary school and ask what help they need that you can provide within your means. Take care.

[@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

[@user-hv5so6qz9z]

take him to the court. £4.25 per month...what a joke...

[@scottyboy308]

It might be depression not mental health issues and I am never shocked by what our government is capable of doing damage to kids instead of helping kids ,

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Depression IS a mental health issue!

[@danielle5360]

Aww God bless those kids, keep them and there familys safe, Hope thay all get a home soon as..

[@ritu.sharma]

Incorrect title. This is overcrowding not homelessness. Still a massive problem and more needs to be done.. but the title is wrong.

[@LittleRedHenNat]

Kai is going to be someone amazing! I can just see it! His heart and character just have that extra something!.....if only someone will give him a little hand 🙏🏻💖 May his strength, imagination and loyal love for his Mum continue to carry him until he can captain his ship for himself 🥲 he will get there! 💪🏻✨️💫 special prayers for that sweet boy this evening 😌🙏🏻

[@briggsvillin8523]

Gosh a lot of these kids have had to grow up quick mentally. They're a lot more grown up in the way they think than adults who have it all.

[@staceyshort1771]

My heart is aching. Theses beautiful families living like this in the uk is unreal. The government are vile . Yet they bring over illegal fighting aged men and put them up in five star hotels. Absolutely disgusting.

[@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

[@carolmanson7083]

I felt so sorry for families made on the brink of homeless so not right all children should have a right to a stable life for there mental wellbeing they are not just struggling being moved from place to place they are having to grow up to fast my heart goes out to all families like these family l congratulations to the schools that go beyond there duties as teachers xx

[@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.

[@Ptr98]

It’s heartbreaking to listen the child about never going on holidays, if I could give them a place back home in Majorca I would love to take them with me for a week 😭. I am single mum and soon leaving London to go back to Spain. In London you live between two different worlds, the richest and the poorest 😢.

[@georginacat7667]

I didn't have a foreign holiday as a kid. We need to stop trying to make " treats" the norm. An absence of toys, food, basics like tv and even Internet and phones for adults I can agree are modern " must haves" but foreign holidays no

[@MissG8340]

@@georginacat7667100000% agree They are comparing themselves and trying to keep up with the Jones’s Be appreciative you have the basics The situation these kids are in they should appreciate what they have not think about why they never been on an aeroplane That’s a luxury and something they can aspire to do when they work for it

[@nicolelake5848]

@@MissG8340 You sound like a lovely person

[@MissG8340]

@@nicolelake5848 thanks 😊 I am

[@MissG8340]

@@nicolelake5848thanks lovely 😊 I am

[@staceylee3621]

And rishi sunak thinks this is acceptable I hope he watches this, this is the reality of the people. Benefits shouldn’t be aloud to be governed by those who have never had to come from living real everyday people

[@danielcunningham6727]

Why would he care? The man is pretty much a billionaire he'll never understand the struggles of the working class

[@staceylee3621]

@@danielcunningham6727 that’s the point I’m making

[@angietowey]

Benefits should not be higher than people who actually go to work. Maybe they should have less children ??

[@staceylee3621]

@@angietowey it’s got absolutely nothing to do with how many children someone has, nor has it been mentioned benefits should be higher than a wage but when people can’t afford the basics and children in poverty that’s disgusting. Your comment was irrelevant really wasn’t it. You should hope you don’t find yourself on benefits one day. Rishis “ideology” of how things should be run and governed is from middle class upwards nothing he does is for the working class or god for if the people who can’t help situations there lives have fallen into. If you can afford to live comfortably congrats to you but don’t comment for the working man

[@danielcunningham6727]

@@angietowey what do you expect them to do? Go back in time and unbirth their children? Take them back for a refund maybe?

[@Monis188]

This situation is more than disturbing but the case of not being able to hang posters in the rented house could be easily seen around but I guess financial worries deprive these people of creative ideas as they have a lot to fear about... :/

[@JDhappy81]

Whilst I think it's important for children to have some degree of their own family's predicament, there is no need for them to be so acutley aware of how dismal their parents situation might be. They should be sheltered from the burden of their parents financial problems. They're children, and deserve to be free of that worry.

[@trishaprett7721]

Totally agree.I am angry with the lady in the hotel,also using her daughter as therapist.

[@bs9283]

I'm crying while watching this. I am a single mother too and can relate

[@shedevil9169]

So sad poor kids guess what who needs money when you have a family especially your mum

[@debbieherrera1605]

The parent's should not be talking about their money issues in front of their kids all the time it just causes them constant stress.

[@gilliandutton-palmer3132]

I clicked the like button to say i like the attention brought to the issue

[@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.

[@Sol-Cutta]

Sixkening ...for goodness sake, DONT vote tories next time..dont help them hang us.😮😮

[@Craig121000]

Labour will win, and tory policies will continue.

[@amelisa2656]

So your message is vote labour if you want to be paid for doing nothing?

[@gaddyfree1085]

@@Craig121000this is what people don’t get. Labour won’t change jack

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

Here I am, in my nice home, a stay at home mom, getting ready to go golfing with my hubby and kids.. A Saturday outing that cost $300 and I still complain? Never again!

[@-_-11k52]

Poor kids, so sad 😢

[@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.

[@TheEnvironmentalist-pk9vl]

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

[@PRCOM]

This is heartbreaking, those poor kids we shouldn't let this happen its 2024 not the 1980s. 35:00 I'm sorry but the mother not bothering to learn English is not helping there case or the kids

[@odd_shoes]

Why put "I'm sorry..." then something horrible?

[@PRCOM]

@odd_shoes it's not horrible it's a simple point. And if u have never heard someone say I'm sorry at the start of a point then what rock have u been living under

[@odd_shoes]

@@PRCOM Did I say I'd never heard anyone say it before? No.

[@stacymoore5233]

My heart breaks for every child in this situation. I was in this situation as a child but I didn't really know it. My dad was a very hard working farmer, I knew we didn't have much but I didn't know how bad it was. I live in the states so life here is a bit different. Do the king and queen not deal with issues like this? It's very weird to me to have a royal family living the way they do while so many kids in the country are going threw this. I just dont understand it I guess. But Lord bless all these children and I really hope their country can better get the housing situation figured out.

[@verenamaharajah6082]

The Royal family are just figureheads. They are not allowed to have any political power. That said, they are some of the wealthiest people on the planet and like most rich people, they want to stay that way. It would be marvellous if they were able to not only influence the government to build lots of good quality Social housing and stump up some of the money to get that project going, but that is sadly never going to happen. I very much doubt the Royals or our immensely wealthy Prime Minister even watched these documentaries when they came out.