How Do I Raise My Kids in Extreme Poverty? (Poor Family Documentary) | Real Stories

This cinéma vérité documentary is an intimate look inside one family’s struggle with poverty. Kay Rice, her partner Karl and 6 children move from town to town in search of affordable housing. Unable to find steady work, the Rices rely on food banks and charity to make ends meet. "I know we're poor, but it's what we are, not who we are," says Kay, as she embarks on a fresh start by fixing up a rundown rental home. When things turn sour with the landlord, Kay fears his veiled threats may mean losing her children and decides to take him to court. In capturing the stark realism of a life with few options, No Place Called Home puts a face on what it means to be poor in Canada.
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[@tpowell3776]

I was a poor kid, raised by my family who were engrossed in substance abuse, depression, violence and endless excuses for our impoverished plight, as an adult I made sure to do the polar opposite of everything I learned as a kid. I studied hard, stayed out of trouble, got a degree, started my own business, stayed out of debt, purchased real estate, invested my money in brokerage accounts and retired relatively young..I do what I want within reason, travel and feel grateful everyday that I chose to not continue the cycle of poverty that was bestowed upon me..

[@fixinfkinsandwiches6183]

You made wise choices! I don’t understand why people purposely have kids in poverty.

[@urekahepburn4402]

God Bless You

[@eboyd2478]

So happy for you!!

[@evaelliott8567]

@@fixinfkinsandwiches6183 One of the reasons I noticed quite early when I worked for a gov. was the girls always wanted to have another baby so their checks wouldn't be cut or stopped when they no longer had a child under 2 y.old.

[@joannemurphy661]

I’m so happy for you

[@privateprivate2421]

I was brought up in extreme poverty in its severest form. Got so used to having no food to eat I stopped feeling hungry years ago. I was however a multi millionaire in terms of the love I received from my mother. Now Im 62 and very successful. Not all poverty is self inflicted. Bad things do happen to good people.

[@QurVgn]

May I ask where you live? The US or UK? I want to write a blog, or book about the misconceptions surrounding poverty. Thank you! 🌈

[@nunya2954]

AMEN. My family was poorer than dirt too but the LOVE was without boundaries. We are all very successful.

[@annecallaghan1858]

You cannot buy true love and the love of a Mother is priceless. xx

[@thetreekeeper143]

Having no food is called intermittent fasting these days and is good for your health and longevity.

[@SabinUche]

The goverment should help! Millions for war, nothing for the people? We must stand together as a society to change this 🙏🙏🙏

[@eunicestone6532]

Always get everything in writing. I believe every word she said. I don't think she would have exposed her children to such conditions if she had not been promised the free rent. The landlord is horrible.

[@tarat26]

It's a damn share the film crew didn't get or have the opportunity to share film footage of what it was like as they moved in. I absolutely believe her. As a mother of one little boy, you wouldn't physicality move all your children into a house and spend all that time and money doing up the house. Surely they would move in and live like squatters doing damage. Also, the kids are at an age where they are aware of what's going on. You wouldn't want even one child to experience 'threatening behaviour from the landlord ". My heart goes out to them all. We didn't grow up in poverty but as a single mum with 3 young kids managing a mortgage, bills, food and clothing whilst giving and proving us all opportunities in life, my mum made some incredible sacrifices for us.

[@elleg3651]

I believe her also.

[@mydearjayden9895]

You should indead have everything in writing... When in first lived in my own, I rented an appartment from a sweet old lady. She asked to pay the rent cash. The first 3 months, she gave me a receipt everytime I paid. But then, she started saying that it was too hard to write, because her hands were shaking very badly. I trusted her, just paid my rent every month. After a year, she went to court...I was kicked out, and had to pay a year of rent, because she said I didn't pay anything in the last year... She just took advantage of a young girl that lived on her own for the first time. And yeah...I wrongly trusted that sweet old lady.

[@anastasiatempest761]

I believe her to, she is trying her best.💗🧑🏻‍🦼

[@HildeAzul]

This family would not have spent money they don’t have unless the landlord made the verbal agreement. All that time. He used them to get a free move out cleaning. Who is this guy?

[@trishabowl]

The stepdad feels lazy to me. My Dad all my life was a crippled roofer. He got up & busted his butt no matter what because he had no choice. No excuse for a healthy man to go a year without working. I hope they’re all doing good now 🙏🏼

[@betzg2415]

He is lazy, hence his "acceptance" of a brood mare with 6 kids....instant income

[@trishabowl]

@@betzg2415 exactly

[@mirelazivkovic6010]

Criteria was he is not drunk not junkie and doesnt beat her

[@christinejones7902]

@trishabowl, glad your dad was a hard worker. Mine always made excuses. Asked God to give him 10 kids. And then he told us to fend for ourselves. My mom died of cancer when I graduated high school. I had to help raise my 7 younger brothers and my older sister and brother often leeched off me also. I had up to four of five minimum wage jobs to make ends meet. And still sometimes didn't get to eat for letting my younger siblings eat. They doing well now. But I am the one struggling, sick, and scraping for every penny to make it...

[@trishabowl]

@@christinejones7902 Sounds like you’ve been punished for your Dads mistakes. I’m sorry you & your siblings have had to go through that. It’s definitely not fair. My Mom sucks but my Dad tried to make up for it. I have 2 daughters from 2 different Men & their Dads are absent but they have me. We should all have good normal parents but we don’t always get what we deserve. Life can be so hard. I hope things get better for you soon! You deserve a break ❤️

[@colleenlally-ross7105]

Those kids are poor but they are being raised with kindness and love And it shows!

[@samplebien]

totally agree!! even with all the money in the world you can't buy love

[@sr2291]

That is really what matters isn't it? The kids can make it on their own raise them and give them life skills.

[@callipitter8474]

collen says" kids are poor but they are being raised with kindness and love". You all need to read up on what poverty, with or without love, does to kids!! Stop looking it at as a child and thinking all they need is love. And, A good mother would have never had that many kids that she couldn't afford.

[@callipitter8474]

@@samplebien says" with all the money in the world you can't buy love". You people need to grow up and learn that the world dosent revolve around love. read what happens to kids who grow up in poverty & you'll see love isnt that important to their being able to live on this earth.

[@gabyvansant4533]

@@callipitter8474 You need love AND money!!! Plain and simple. For instance you need money for the dentist, because most of them need their teeth straightend out. How you're gonna do that? I mean, serious....

[@beebee2781]

That French teacher was an absolute lovely woman. This video is from 2002, 20 years ago. It would be interesting for the people who produced this film to get an update. All the kids would be adults now.

[@harley8680]

They were lucky to have met here, but more importantly that she LIED for them!

[@beebee2781]

@@harley8680 Well, she didnt "completely" lie - she said, "Yes I know the 3 of them...." She just left out some info! lol I did learn that little Kaitlynn is a motivational speaker and works to help people in poverty and one of the older boys is having cancer treatments right now.

[@powerofloveism]

The Federal Government in 1989 all voted Unanimously to end child poverty by the year 2000.

[@earlysundays9544]

@@beebee2781 ,excellent research.

[@alisonlaing5626]

YES..........I,d love to see where they ALL are now..................I bet most of them Sadly...........are in similar positions etc etc..............the mother seemed "nice" just luck was NOT on her side.................but..although she had hard time/S,......why did she have as many as six kids??????????????????????????????????????????

[@elleg3651]

That families problem is not just poverty, it's the disgusting men they chose to cohabitate with. The cycle of abuse spans generations and that needs to be addressed. I hope the young girls in this documentary made better choices about the men they let in their lives.

[@talex1625]

100% correct and also the fact that they choose to have such large families.

[@Funnutter38]

@@talex1625 I completely agree with both comments. Also the fact they chose not to work and live on benefits.

[@TheTuesday11]

He doesn’t drink, do drugs or beat on her……… so that makes him a good man??? Come on, you can be poor snd have standards on who you let in your life.

[@onengkusumah2905]

rofl, can't you see that only those "disgusting men" willing to stay with those disgusting women...

[@onengkusumah2905]

@@TheTuesday11 lol, they can't afford standards, only men that are losers would be willing to stay with them.

[@OnYoutubeInATutu]

I was bullied badly for being poor, having no family & for not being able to do or afford the things all the others could. Very embarrassing & painful & to be honest, I'm 23 now & I still struggle but I try to keep positive & achieve my goals. I hope all these kids go far in life❤.

[@glcmranger421]

They will do well, especially if they don’t use their parents as a good example. Those kids should not have to watch their parents sitting at home enjoying cigarettes and tv and juice, instead of out beating the pavement finding work. If you’re not working, then get out and find work, it’s not coming to your house to find you. Hopefully, the kids will do well in school, so they can at least move out and realize they had deadbeats raising them. Where was all that free government money going from the Child Benefits each month?! ($570 and $480 per child dependent on age) Ridiculous!!

[@LolaAldridge-ru7tb]

may God bless you

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@glcmranger421 the movie was made 20+ years ago.. the child benefits weren’t that high.

[@glcmranger421]

@@ellenkavanagh1 That’s good to know. I did find a website that showed me the video info was misrepresented. Thank you, though.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I love your handle 😂😂😂

[@cbricks9326]

“In Summertime you don’t get beat up”, that broke my heart. I feel so sorry for that young boy. The fear he must have felt every day knowing he might get beat up and bullied over a t-shirt. 😢

[@ashotofmercury]

The way she said it so matter-of-fact too, poor kid. ☹️

[@AmyC37217]

It was 20 years ago this was filmed....

[@cbricks9326]

@@AmyC37217 Who cares when it was filmed. It still runs true today.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

​@ReleasedFromNegativity Its worse today cause of folks like you.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

​@@cbricks9326 Sure does.

[@Geronimo2Fly]

I'm so torn whenever I see stories like this. One part of me screams, "They need help! I'll take those beautiful kids to the fair! I despise that slum landlord! Someone rent them a house!" and the other part of me is thinking, "Why did she have six kids if she's living in poverty? If they're so desperate that they have to sell off their kids' toys, how can they afford cigarettes? Why doesn't Carl get and KEEP a job, the lazy bum?" So much sympathy, fury, cynicism and criticism all at the same time. One thing for sure though, nothing is those beautiful kids' fault. I hope they're becoming everything they hoped for in life.

[@jenevieklein9385]

Yes, and the husband was smoking inside that beautiful new house 😞

[@pamelarudinsky8208]

My thoughts EXACTLY.

[@susanlorincz384]

Totally agree. Why have 6 kids when you can't even support one. Why buy cigarettes when you are broke. 2 packs of smokes ca cost the same as 2 whole chickens. However, they are raising the kids well. They are well behaved and happy. They both need full time jobs, and quit smoking. I did it after 30 years, and it's not that hard.

[@cassiondramiillers5929]

Finally a comment I can get behind. It’s very hard to watch… but I have to lean towards, “why so many children? Why the lazy man to be your husband?” So sad. My heart aches for anyone living like this.

[@cassiondramiillers5929]

@@jenevieklein9385 the lazy sob.. so sad

[@nicoleaz488]

Good to hear they’re all doing fairly well today. Was shocked when they said a year later and Carl is still unemployed!!? Moms walking two hours to catch a shuttle to work!! I know they’re not his kids but she’s supporting him and her kids

[@trinat7686]

Bless mom's heart but i could see almost from the beginning that husband was just a liability and he continued to prove that throughout this documentary. It upsets me that she couldn't see it but happy that the children are well and i would love to see an update hopefully mom got a vehicle shortly after it worried me that she was walking alone in dark morning and evenings

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

That’s why he’s there …she’s desperate for a man and he needs resources

[@user-xr7qn3rs4v]

It's quite clear to me that the mother is a reckless fool who procreated with scumbags. Now, she is attached to another scumbag who is also a parasite. The best thing that her children to do is LEARN from her idiocy and resolve NOT to repeat it. There is a percentage of every population, every ethnicity, every group that simply SHOULD NOT BREED, period. They always do a lousy job; they share their incompetent misery.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

hey can I just say one thing that this documentary never showed, he was a horrible stepfather who beat the boys and abused us girls, that’s all I gotta say about him, he’s dead to us because someone who can take a child’s innocence away shouldn’t be worth anything. Oh and I’m one of the little girls in this movie. I’m not afraid of him anymore, he also served his time but I think they should of locked him up and threw away the key

[@unabashed]

​@@ellenkavanagh1you poor girl....I'm so happy you've triumphed over what he did. As soon as it was said that he wasn't the father of any of the 6 of you, I already knew what was up. Unpopular and seemingly little known fact - many men are parasitic by nature and go only where a need can be fulfilled. Single moms are targets of men who are predators and who want a place to stay. Your mom was more worried about validating herself by having a man around than truly putting you guys first. It has been many years since this was filmed and I do hope that she has sought your forgiveness and has taken the proper steps to make it up to you as much as she can. Women do this a lot, and they choose the man every time. I'll never understand it.

[@sashanealand8315]

I was raised poor and didnt even know it! Four kids and we were rich in art, books and music. My mom was too proud to take government assistance, food or medical, my dad worked three jobs. My mom made bread, pancakes, noodles out of flour, besides that we ate a lot of vegetables and fruit, milk eggs, oatmeal. We were hungry all the time but thought it was normal, sometimes I was so hungry I felt like my stomach was going to eat itself. breakfast was oatmeal, lunch was peanut butter sandwich on homemade bread and a fruit or vegetable. Supper would be thíngs like a big pot of steamed brocoli or baked potatoes or homade noodles, desert was popcorn. We got our clothes from the free box at the resource center and once a year each got one new pair of leather buster brown shoes that had to last the year. Besides that our entertainment was the library, crayons and watercolors, skits we put on, writing stories or riding rusty bikes we got from the dump and my mom covered with contact paper. Our one luxury was no matter what each child had a weekly music lesson on the instrument of their choice, everything was sacrificed for those. This was in the 1970s. I think they did pretty good, we are still a close family. Athough we did have some tragedies and lost brother to mental illness all us sisters grafuated college, two with doctorates, none of us are rich in money though or even midfle income, we keep the same values of art, books and music.

[@mattiemathis9549]

This was so painful to watch. That’s how I grew up. I remember the IOU’s from Santa…. The wanting to get excited about something but knowing it would probably never happen…. If any kids out there and are watching this thinking, “I’ll never get away from this life of poverty…”. That IS NOT true!!! I got away from it, so can you! Stay legal. If you get a record or reputation as a trouble maker as a juvenile, life becomes more difficult as an adult. Take advantage of ANY education you can get. Whether it is language, math, science or trade skills. Listen to the old people. They have a ton of information and education to pass on to others. Mind who you associate with. If you hang out with people who are known as trouble makers you will be branded with the same reputation. Be respectful and responsible. If you are given a job, do it in a timely manner with a good attitude. Best of luck!!!!

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Great advice.

[@davieraB]

The BEST advise. 👌

[@charlotte5372]

Wise words.

[@2ndhandSue]

You have a great attitude and hopefully people are reading your comment and taking it seriously. It's true - you can get out of poverty or any other undesirable situation if you stay on the right path and work hard.

[@marydunigan1721]

Excellent advice!

[@KristenDilligaf]

The French teacher is an ANGEL she's a godsend. She didn't lie... she just didn't correct the landlord 💜💜💜 We NEED more people like her in this cruel world

[@laninicholson3945]

Why is it the poorest of people continue having kids

[@lisascott4207]

I grew up poor and a family of ten. I broke the cycle of poverty by working my way out. Not everyone is so lucky. Blessings to this family. It sure makes you a stronger person.

[@Prep-vu1tl]

Me too and "luck" has nothing to do with it.

[@2DivasCallMeMami]

I love how she brought the one daughter to the thrift store with her. When you come from a large family, one on one time is so important.

[@2DivasCallMeMami]

But also…. Get a damn job. Worried about being a welfare case….This didn’t happen overnight. A history of bad choices got her here.

[@enkeliz5250]

@@2DivasCallMeMami compassion is clearly a trait you dont have...how sad for you.

[@browneyedgirl4637]

My mom had to work 3 jobs to keep a roof that a slum lord owned over our heads. I appreciate her and her sacrifices. I hope that all of these kids are doing well now.

[@firefly88887]

My good friend has 8 children and she’s on her own , she goes without loads for her children , who are just gorgeous kids with lovely manners , they appreciate the smallest things and all high achievers and individuals . I’d love to wave a magic wand and buy them a big house that’s the only thing she ever complains about SPACE !

[@eckankar7756]

A shame she didn't get her life in order first before raising a family. My husband and I put off having children for years as we travel, had time together just the two of us, finished school, got good jobs, bought a house, had a savings in place. THEN we planned our children. Do whatever you can do to get your life in order first, have the odds in your favor before bringing in babies to the world. Stuff happens, but at least do what you can be prepare for a happy, healthy family.

[@TheNatZShadow11]

@@eckankar7756 Based on your previous comments on this channel as well as this, you’re highly out of touch. Obviously that’s ideal. Nobody wants to be in poverty, let alone bring children into it. If you had the luxury to travel with your husband, you’re nowhere close to their struggles. Have some compassion, empathy. What you said wasn’t helpful, productive, or kind. It seems like you rarely do chime in to say something kind. Consider kindness for your children over money.

[@rochellefrechette2792]

I've been watching documentaries a lot lately. But never from one in my own hometown. Wow. I was 10 in 2002 around the same age as these kids. I hope they're doing better. They are so kind and deserve everything good.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Which town is home town lol Orillia was my hometown

[@user-et2wi5et8e]

That yard sale pissed me off. Those poor kids don't have anything as it is and these beautiful well behaved children had to sell what they did have but the mother and loser Carl can smoke??? WTF... Over $200 a month can be used on food and clothes for the kids. For one person smoking its $200 but the crappy husband can't keep a job??? He's useless. Those poor kids deserved a CHILDHOOD not the weight of the world on their shoulders! 🤬😞

[@Love-hr5us]

It’s so heartbreaking to see the kids go through this. They seem like such a loving family. The daughter Kaitlyn Rice is now a motivational speaker. She spreads awareness on the issues she grew up with.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Have you been to one of Kaits speeches? She is really good!

[@kc4981]

@@ellenkavanagh1 does she have videos up on YT?

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@kc4981 No, she doesn’t use KZbin really. She’s not always on social media, she has a FB but even her fb she doesn’t use much.

[@HildeAzul]

Thank you for the update!

[@jameswright549]

The Mom and grandmother are jus too stupid, the 51 kids should be taken away.

[@amandafox5855]

I just want to say, what a remarkable woman. The well-mannered and loving children she's raising are truly a great contribution to society. Being rich doesn't mean you are a good person. I wish them all the best.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Wow, so far best comment I read! My mom tried her hardest

[@juliea3820]

Agree, they are well spoken wonderfully mannered kids.

[@ebonyrenna]

@Donnell Okafor poverty is not an indication of character. Character is worth more than what's in your bank account.

[@anabaird3835]

​@@ebonyrenna poverty, in itself, is not an indicator of character..AGREED. BUT...deliberately creating babies KNOWING (firsthand even) the HORRENDOUS HARDSHIPS & STRUGGLES that come with unstable, irresponsible, selfish parents & ABJECT POVERTY & all GENUINE TRAUMA they will be forced to ENDURE their entire childhood-starting from even before birth IS an indicator of CHARACTER...A GLARINGLY OBVIOUS INDICATOR. & not ONE (one is too many) but SIX?? & for WHAT?? So she & her wife-beat'r husband can get their jollies?..without even bothering to use contraception? Using 2methods is ATLEAST 180% fool proof. She couldn't atleast wait a few yrs til she could figure out how to break the toxic, generational patterns before bringing children into that DISASTROUS DUMPSTER FIRE?? THAAAT is an indicator of Character. But then, she couldn't even muster up the common sense to get her rental lease in writing. She couldn't even muster the common sense to stop buying cigarettes, or atleast smoke OUTSIDE so her children dont have to go to school REEKING like an ashtray.. they had more than enough social issues to deal with as it was bc of their mothers "character"...mostly the very same issues SHE suffered under HER mothers "character". Even NOW shes telling commenters "I did my best" 🤯. I hope thats not true. I hope there's atleast ONE mothering decision she made that gives her enough pause & think "Manoman...THAT was a moment I shouldve turned LEFT rather than RIGHT. THAT was not doing my BEST". Nope..not even to THIS day has she inducated that shes of good character..or that she's even TEACHABLE. I noticed her YT handle is "North Witch 66..." I would not look at that & think "Well THERE'S a woman of good character!" 😮‍💨. From her update, it sounds like her kids rebelled against her..They're doing REMARKABLY well considering things usually end the same way they BEGIN. I pray for her sons healing & recovery from Cancer & her daughter's recovery from substance addiction. Ive not had to deal with either of those in my personal orbit (Glory to GOD) But, everyone knows they are both INHUMANELY EXCRUCIATING ILLNESSES. May God continue to comfort & guide them.

[@anabaird3835]

​@Donnell Okafor She (Kayt)made the same decisions her mom did (& probly her mom's mom etc) so if her mom didn't make excuses for her, she'd have to acknowledge there was no excuse for HER horrendous "parenting" either, tho, rite? It's clearly a generational victimhood thing. A commenter (somewhere in here) poured gallons of praise on her telling her what a strong & wonderful woman & mother of 6 she is!!!(🤯). She replied "oh thank you. I did my best." 🤯..I hope that's not true. I hope there's atleast a few things in her hindsight where she thinks "🤔Well THAT was not my best decision!" Apparently NOT😒. She goes on to give an update on her kids: Her middle son,Alex, is dying of cancer 😪 Her youngest son & her eldest son are both chefs (im guessing Taco Bell line cooks) Her eldest boy also helps take care of Alex. Eldest daughter is in substance recovery. Youngest girl has 2kids & manages a store (im guessing not/never married, 2 diff "donors", & a 3rd shift assist mgr at a Circle K or McD's)..and her middle daughter is married to a great guy, they have 2kids, own their hm (if memory serves..COULD be renters)& yrly income is $120k & they own a boat. (Ha! Leave it to the same-gender middle child to rebel against her mother/generational family traits! rebellion against THAT mess is a GOOD thing). Of course, Im keeping in mind that their high-falutin standards of "great guy" is: "He don't beat on her'n he don't cheat on her). But middle girl probably is actually doing well...atleast comparatively speaking. She said ALL of 6 of her kids turned out to be"WONDERFUL HUMAN BEINGS!!". She has a new man (didnt say if she married this new one, or why they split) & her YT handle is: "North Witch 66" (THAT might explain alot) What sticks in my noggin the most is how her pride would not abide her accepting gvmnt assist healthcare for her kids bc she simply couldnt have ppl think she's a "welfare broad". 🤯🤯🤯! The DELUGE of constant& continued DEPRAVITY...but Medical/Dental/Healthcare for her children?? THAT'S where she draws the line??? 🤯😵‍💫🥴😵🤯🤯🤢😔 THAT'S where the pearl clutching begins & moral compass is restored? Smh...geez. I don't want anyone to bash this woman (Kayt) but the applause & praise absolutely ghasts my flabber! Up is Down & Down is up. Wrong is right & right is Wrong. SURREAL!!

[@blue8710]

One thing that is beyond my comprehension is why would a person with serious economic problems want to have so many kids. They're making their own situation even worse, not to mention the suffering of the kids.

[@brookiegremlin6660]

I have no sympathy for this woman at all.

[@jenniferhicks6507]

Plus she smokes! WTH???

[@Jayyy048]

I used to think the same thing but if Canada is like the US, birth control like condoms for dudes and pills for women are all either pretty expensive over the counter stuff or prescription drugs but only for people with healthcare and programs offering that stuff for free aren’t widely known. Studies have shown that government healthcare is worse than having no healthcare. Also, reproductive education is reserved for the middle class that can regularly go to school and search things on their phones/computers. Like I said, I thought the same thing like why do they do this but poor people actually aren’t given the same opportunity to control how many kids they have and aren’t as educated in the sense to know pulling out doesn’t work, etc, etc.

[@nicki_maharaj]

I agree why have children when thins is something you are dealing with

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes😊😊😊

[@river8760]

So much to unpack here. Amazing teacher helping them out, what a huge heart she has. The kids all need orthodontics so badly, it’s so sad that they can’t get that covered. I’m not saying it’s for aesthetics either, they have severe bite issues 😢 These kids are such awesome people, but I feel horrible for what they’re dealing with. The landlord is a POS! Hoping they are all doing well now.

[@tonjiamurphy6042]

My mom had seven of us. And our lives were a lot worse than these kids. My dad was abusive, he never worked, my mom never worked. We lived out on the streets for years. It taught me to always work, always keep a job, a home and Provisions for me and my ONE daughter that I had with my ex-husband who is her father. Even though my marriage to her father wasn't a good one. We've been able to work things out and he has always helped with the rearing of his daughter

[@lvega5606]

I'm glad you were able to learn from your experience and make a good life for yourself. As you well know, a lot of people don't learn.

[@mitziflanery2939]

Same. One daughter. And my mother resented me when I WOULDNT apply for welfare. She’ll never change. Neither will, I.

[@carmelmulroy6459]

The people saying that mom is wonderful are from small families or well off families. In reality life is not so rosey when you have to get a job at 14 to help pay for the groceries or the person rearing you is an older sibling who doesn't know what she's doing.

[@lilliancruz1756]

this poor mom, she did all that work and the children too. Then to have the landlord lie. I 100% believe he told this lady to do the clean up for a months free rent. The children are so well behaved and the family may be poor, but they are such a nice family.

[@CharitysClarity]

I agree but it was several months and instead of starting to pay she’s not giving any money an hasn’t painted an finished the house etc. Having people come to do work though is legal an should happen I watched my parents do this all as a child, they wanted 1000x more then they should for something like a broken light socket in one area would mean they should not have pat rent for the year etc, an would use that to not pay for months and months. I never understood why, 15 times they moved in less then 10 yesrs. Thankfully my dads parents had custody of me and I only have to visit but what my steps siblings endured still breaks my heart. Somehow they always “pay” but never had receipts etc.. I lived it they never paid after the first time you would never hand a penny over without a receipt, they now do the same and my sister her husband an kids are in the 5th place since 2018 evicted from everyone, heartbreaking, I have never been I pay the rent before anything an thankfully we also worked to buy a home and we pay the mortgage, I’m so terrified of my kids not having a home I’ll work 5 jobs to have them not endure that. However my step siblings they don’t think rent matters an they blame the landlords for not understanding, don’t get me wrong there are some landlords that are horrible but if you could see the mentality you would see it’s not the same view on priorities they really feel they should not have to pay rent over any thing they could find, the house had a mouse run through it, and they refused to pay rent from the last place, instead of getting a mouse trap an asking for someone to be sent over they just stop paying rent..

[@Watts1024]

She was ignorant and didn’t sign any sort of a contract. After watching this, the mom’s mother just made poor excuses for her daughter.

[@kellyfanello6716]

Amen

[@hjcip3934]

Children look sweet and their mother loves them. I know plenty of people with money that don't have sweet children or love from the parent.

[@nekoiah9342]

Poor mom? She is an irresponsible! If ur poor DO NOT HAVE KIDS or u ll make em live a terrible life

[@angelgirl9652]

I know this will likely cause backlash but I gotta be honest here. I just don't see the logic in having kid after kid after kid when you know you won't be able to take care of them the way they deserve. Despite everything they've been through though I gotta give her props for raising such polite and well mannered kids. I hope the kids are able to break the poverty cycle when they all have families of their own.

[@ss-zz6ii]

Oh no u are 100 percent correct . Its irresponsible of her to have children one after the other .

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@ss-zz6ii I’m not sure if it’s irresponsible, in life you have many obstacles and learning curves, you never know maybe the children needed to see this and it makes them better people for it. I don’t know but it’s a learning thing for everyone, she did a good job at what she was able to do at the time.

[@danielcunningham6727]

​@@ellenkavanagh1I can guarantee you now NO kid needs to see this no kid deserves to live in poverty the trauma from growing up in poverty can last a lifetime there's literally no excuse when contraception exists.

[@lindastone123]

I agree

[@sara-lorrainegannon8320]

Problem solved IF IN NEED,DO'NT BREED!!!!

[@punkyshrewster2736]

Why are the parents having such difficulties with maintaining jobs? I wish the documentary had explained more about that.

[@jaycristoval6155]

Her current husband is clearly autistic/Asperger's...... we can be chronically unemployed. Or in my case, chronic workaholics..... two sides of the same coin......

[@karleet]

The poor family of eight seems closer together with a better bond and true happiness than most rich families nowadays.

[@KatinIN]

And they're resilient with grace

[@trackjosh]

Except the dad can’t get off the couch and work and contribute anything.

[@nunya2954]

@@trackjosh He isn't their real Dad, where is the real Dad that should ADULT up and SUPPORT his offspring. The "Dad" was working but lost his job. NOW that being SAID he IS HOME AND NOT OUT DRINKING WHILE SHE WORKS SO THOSE KIDS ARE SAFE. He was ALSO OUTSIDE PLAYING WITH THEM WHICH IS MORE THAN I CAN SAY ABOUT MOST OF THE SO CALLED "DAD'S" I KNOW THESE DAYS CAUSE AFTER WORK ALL THEY CAN MANAGE IS SITTING ON THEIR AZZ WATCHING TV..........

[@roshelltannen9698]

Oh Please. I'd rather be unhappy with money. She's not noble because she's poor. She's an idiot.

[@KatinIN]

@@roshelltannen9698 no, she's a good mother because her children are mannerly, generous, respectful and unspoiled......principles that are taught and, clearly not inherent.

[@katiebrent3332]

That French lady - what a blessing she turned out to be. If it wasn't for her, they may have lost their children.

[@jennjeffs4893]

My aunt was the poorest person i had ever known in my personal life. Her house had dirt floors untill 1986. They never had much, but its where i loved spending my summers!!! She was so kind and loving and we always had fun. My grandfather (her dad) lived right around the corner & he helped her out, my mother helped at holidays so her kids would have Christmas. The best and most fun years of my life were at her house. I cherish those memories so much now. As a kid i knew there were differences between my house and life & theirs. But it didn't matter to me. I never knew how bad it was untill i was an adult. May she rest in peace! My favorite aunt, kathleen!!!

[@manners-84]

You can’t be selling a part of your life, that line struck a chord with me

[@jemieculp6847]

I hope the kids all got to grow up to be the policepersons, firefighters, teachers, graphic designers, and explorers that they wanted to be as kids.

[@thepurpleman119]

I highly doubt it, but maybe

[@CT-1001]

Actually Kaitlyn is an EA and motivational speaker. The others I'm unsure of.

[@cje3247]

@@thepurpleman119 I agree.

[@HelenEk7]

I found one of the daughters on Facebook. She seems to be doing well. Seems like she helps run a non-profit helping other poor families in need. Her mum did a good job despise their circumstances.

[@dzetagamma4287]

@@thepurpleman119 the mother did a good job, the kids are very well educated despite their conditions!! They will become what they will I dont doubt that! Better look in your cup - or your mom and dad were rich and you became nothing?!

[@marcimonroe7352]

I don't care how many kids she has. She's not on drugs and she's trying to find her way. She's keeping her family together and that is alot more than some of these BS worthless "Mother's" do. Having too many kids is water under the bridge. Be kind. You never know when you may need someone to be kind to you in return.

[@harley8680]

A very sad situation indeed, however so much of it was from her own choices. Smoking is a DRUG - nicotine one of the most addicting things you can do to your body. Both Kay and her partner smoked. Even 20 years ago that would have been an easy 5.00 for a pack a day. Also, she could have used birth control to not have six children that she could not afford. I am sure her partner never found work and was always a moocher. Looked able bodied to me, and that makes even more sad!

[@pamelaheath4323]

Amen🙏

[@LadyWebz]

Absolutely 💯 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lucyferreira7595]

WHY BE SO DIRTY FOR ? THERE GONNA MOVE TO A BIGGER HOUSE .. JUST TO BE EVEN MORE DIRTIER BIRTH CONTROL IS CHEAPER & SHE SHOULD BE ON IT REALLY (6) KIDS IF UR POOR DON'T KEEP HAVING MORE LADY #YUCK

[@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596]

Well said.

[@keelynoxleymitchell]

That mom is an incredible woman. I grew up in a comfortable home. My husband and I are both educated, good jobs, supportive families. However, we still have to live frugally to make ends meet. We live in a tiny home (200 sq ft), and we will not be having any kids until we can afford to buy our own home and pay off his student debt from grad school. We are struggling in our situation. I cannot imagine having kids - especially 6 - addicted to cigarettes and in this situation. Absolutely horrible. I feel so awful for those kids especially; they didn't ask or deserve this.

[@drlunn4260]

So the kids have to sell their toys but mom continues buying cigarettes.

[@WayraRose]

The dad telling the kids to get out and sell made me irrationally angry. He is not doing everything he can to work yet tells them to basically beg for money hoping a rich guy will give them "100 bucks for juice."

[@Mommabearcwg]

I think I would stop the smoking for my kids and get my husband to get a job

[@rivkahhoneysgirl5442]

Shame on the landlord for allowing his property to be so deplorable!!! At least they were willing to do the work to upgrade to a bigger place. They may be poor and have too many kids for being in poverty but at least they play with their children... More than I could say for a lot of parents who are not poor.

[@paige-ue9cs]

In the state I live in, it isn’t even legally required to provide a working front door. Some states have no renters rights, it’s very disheartening.

[@alimay6736]

@@paige-ue9cs I live in Arizona and we're supposed to have state revised statues for The Landlord and Tenant Act. The key phrase is supposed to no one here in Metropolitan Phoenix where I live follows those policies. They do pretty much what they want how they want and if they do anything like like for example we have a new Walmart in my neighborhood which allowed a lot of property owners to be able to raise their rent at least $100 and as much as up to $1,000. They say it's because a new store is considered an improvement to the neighborhood. Also the property that I live on the maintenance team decided they were going to take the clubhouse and divide it up into two apartments which made everyone's rent go up. Then they started using that fetch delivery service and that added an extra 20 to $50 on our rental bill as well whether we use the services or not. They don't fix things properly either. There was a young lady who had complained about how they turn the water off to do " maintenance" to the water line. She started a petition to have other tenants to sign. I have not seen this lady in about 3 years I think they retaliated against her. I agree with you it's very disheartening and it's just so wrong on so many levels.

[@melejohansson3652]

The landlord will be exposed by someone after watching this documentary. The children are visibly upset by the experience. I’m glad to read the kids are doing well now! That landlord could learn from these wonderful kids!

[@alessiaavila4830]

She seems such a good mom to me...

[@genespell4340]

@@alimay6736 I don't even take your comment serious. It sounds too Farfetched. And, if you want to be taken seriously start using punctuation. Periods, commas, question marks and etc..

[@werethewilsons]

While I really feel for the mom here, I can't help but wonder why she had six kids? She grew up in poverty herself, why would she want to repeat the cycle? Just an observation.

[@Anna-fg6km]

How come they have 6 six children?! Unbelievable! Children cost a fortune, you have to think about before. You need huge a house with enough rooms for each child, each child needs a room equipped with furnitures and desks for studying quietly, school-tuitions and needed things, sports equipment, clothes, shoes, big cars etc etc… Even millionaires have 2 kids maximum!

[@ashlieleavelle]

Kids can share bedrooms. Only in the last 20 years did more children have their own rooms. There are many things we thinks kids need.....but they are extra. Having so many kids in poverty is very difficult. Many families have large amounts of kids and do well. And....some Millionaires have large family. There is no rule 2 kids max. To each his own. Also.....not every school requires tuition. Public school is free.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

My mom's family grew up like this, in terrible poverty. They didn't know they were poor. Every one of them grew up to be good people. It's all how you treat each other. Mom would talk about her dad pulling out the fiddle and they'd sit on the porch and sing. Things like this are what make a family stable.

[@maryburger1232]

@The mysterious Miss X that won't keep a roof over your head, your bills paid and food on the table !

[@MrLaurak12]

My dad grew up poor too. He said the same thing: they didn’t know they were poor. They had an outhouse into the 1950’s

[@leahmolina33]

I would sit on the porch and sing w my Uncles and my Daddy but Mom wouldn't join in for nothing!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

My mom's family grew up like this and my mom and several family members turned out to be very greedy and selfish.

[@naturegreen123]

@@karlabritfeld7104 ja,that can definitely happen. But I think it could be true of well off folk too some want to share and some feel it's theirs they worked hard for it. So maybe it's up to the individual themselves. Both my parents grew up poor and my mum wasn't kind but my dad was. Strange.

[@carolwilliams894]

I would just hope that after the kids gave up their belongings, the mom and boyfriend gave up their smoking. That's fair

[@misst.e.a.187]

I do believe they shouldn't have been smoking indoors, especially as tenants, but also to set an example. This was, however, 20 years ago.

[@patriciashelton6644]

Both smoking is very expensive.At least two hundred dollars a month back then

[@sch728]

Exactly, take food out of your kids mouths for that disgusting habit.

[@darrenchilds8980]

@Peanut Butter part of poverty at least it isn’t meth

[@CharitysClarity]

@@patriciashelton6644 not in the 90s it was $2 a pack for newports the cheap cigarettes you could have a carton for $20

[@DoubleDogDare54]

Rule of thumb - If the local county animal shelter would not find you suitable to adopt a dog or cat because you lack the resources to take care of it properly, don't have kids. You can't afford them.

[@jordanbraidwood]

That teacher is so incredibly sweet.

[@valhipkiss4011]

What beautifully behaved kids they are , I do hope this family are going well , & god bless them all .

[@jennyjenny3531]

These kids are lovely. Reminds me of my childhood, growing up poor and one of seven kids. We were also brought up with love and kindness, and we have done well as adults. These kids will break the cycle, and be more kind, compassionate and grateful in life due to their life experiences. All the best for this lovely family.

[@carolynm9638]

I hope nothing but the best for these kids too but their mother chose to continue the cycle following her poor upbringing - let’s hope these kids break out of it & realise that having 6 kids in dire circumstances makes it that much harder.

[@marycooper8385]

I can imagine 4 bedroom for $1000 Even 20 years ago that would have been impossible

[@marycooper8385]

I wish this loving kind family all the best God bless them and keep them well and safe the Mom is trying she keeps fighting Carl has no vehicle hard to land a job Unless he's not looking all that hard

[@nedrawarwick3840]

Hats off to the mother of these children they all seem well behaved and hard little workers

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

Sadly you can not buy food with compassion or kindness🥺 I have worked with families like this one for 35 years and sadly not many of them breaks the circle of poverty. Hope they do🤞🙏❤️

[@tylermack4705]

I’m gonna play the devils advocate card, i don’t understand why would you have kids knowing you are already poor and getting them out the system is even harder, like I can’t imagine putting somebody through something like that when the world is always stacked against you. it seems very selfish to me.

[@eyetrollin710]

Because in Canada you get paid per child however when they hit certain Benchmark ages the amount goes down I think it's 500 bucks a month until they're 5 years old my friend tried to tell me one time when she was complaining about her money she was getting somewhere between 1500 and 2,000 a month for her four children and they get free dental and all sorts of things, I had to stop being friends with her actually because all she ever did was complain about her situation but she didn't want to do anything towards fixing it and was even joking about having another baby because her fourth is about to turn five, this is generations of socialism my ex-friend was born in poverty lived in poverty is teaching her children to live in poverty same thing as this woman, they have seen that everything you need you can get from the government,, and they teach their children

[@ApolloFreya]

You should only have kids if you have the means to afford them. At the end of the day it’s the kids that suffer most. Having that amount of kids takes a lot of money

[@felirotten4353]

Parents aren't working. Mother insists on having kids while in poverty. They receive only 10k a year. The odds were stacked against her from the beginning, but at some point you have need to have personal responsibility for your own circumstances.

[@Johnieboi]

💯

[@paige-ue9cs]

I’m confused how they had no social services, in the states if you receive services you can only make a certain amount. You do have to work though.

[@harley8680]

I agree. They could scrub a floor both of them. Both were able bodied and the cigs are what was keeping them back as well!

[@claramurray2997]

exactly and she smokes!

[@baby5968]

I might have missed it but how are they getting $10k a year?

[@sherryknowles0811]

I can’t figure out why any one would keep having children in these situations….6 kids & you don’t have the means to care for them. I think when you have to feed your kids from the garbage can then it’s time to give up custody of them !

[@isay207]

Catholic church needs neglected children for the priests to abuse going on for centuries

[@rubyparchment5523]

(☝️Nigerian scammer alert.) Yes! You are so right, Sherry.

[@pipboy9862]

REST IN PARADISE ALEX 🤍 Gone too soon but won't be soon forgotten. Sending condolences to the family.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Your right, he was only 32, that is too soon 😢🍍

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@diannaveronica-cu4hg thank you, and I hope you and your kids are doing well now!❤️

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@diannaveronica-cu4hg my mom yes. My nana she passed away 5 years ago to cancer.

[@captainpeacock4442]

@@ellenkavanagh1 So sorry to hear the sad news about Alex,such a lovely boy.Gone but Never Forgotten💔

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@captainpeacock4442 🍍❤️

[@LuhRen]

She poor but has like 7 kids. . . That's the problem right there 😅

[@tiffsjourney877]

I was born into poverty. My heart and prayers are with this family. I know what it is like and its hard. Especially with people constantly judging.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

The part that I truly don’t understand is why those families would have children knowing that they’re not financially prepared? Life is already hard and bringing in children into an already hard environment is so sad and upsetting.

[@garyneilson3075]

So true, just because people may be in poverty it doesn't mean they become instant perfect people without the vices so many others may have. 'Judge not lest ye be judged', judging, does not fit with 'love your neighbor as yourself'. We who think of ouselves as 'Christians', can ponder on that.

[@missalicesmiles]

Then please explain why it's rational to have six kids? This wasn't situation where they could support six kids and fell on bad times. Oh wait, you can't

[@truenature2415]

Which country you are from

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

​@missalicesmiles It's not rational and which kid would you eliminate?

[@Johnieboi]

Carl needs to step up and get a job! That poor mom is at least trying.

[@rivkahhoneysgirl5442]

This story is very old. However I believe he could have sold newspapers on the corner we're done anything. Everything helps!

[@truthdogschell8473]

Well he didn’t have the six children she did she is unemployed also so her choices were not the best.

[@laidedges]

@@truthdogschell8473 true but he made the choice to be with a woman with 6 kids. He chose to take on that load unnecessarily. He could’ve found a single child free woman to take advantage of .

[@HelloHello-zf2sv]

Makes me wonder why he lost the one he had?

[@pancakeface2570]

Why can’t she get a job? If she has a better chance of holding one he can stay home.

[@1GGBEE]

I wish we got updates on these families. Hope everything is well with them all now.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Reading some comments above I did give updates to a lot of people😊

[@jeni2114]

What a women of integrity. May God bless her and her family ❤

[@hanisgirl]

Intergenerational poverty and trauma affects how we make decisions. I remember in a middle class family I was taught a) learn a a valuable skill b)even as a mom - always stay connected to the workforce c) only have as many kids as I could afford if I ever ended up without my spouse. I ended up alone with 3 children through a tragic circumstance. Those 3 pieces of advice were critical to our well-being.

[@garlicgirl3149]

And that still is not a guarantee of safety!

[@WayraRose]

Same. My parents both worked so hard. We were middle class, and I was comfortable. My parents and grandparents and great grandparents strongly instilled a lot of good habits. I remember my dad working side jobs to pay off the mortgage faster. Poverty can happen to anyone, but breaking the cycle is key.

[@hanisgirl]

@@WayraRose I am not sure if public schools are equipped to "stream" children in poverty into vocations/trades but I think this is the only way out for these kids in the future. WHATEVER, this family is facing - regular attendance at school has to be the priority. And the parents need to do things like make sure the kids have a good life at school where they don't get bullied. (designated school-only clothes, exceptional hygiene, and grooming). Education is the only breakaway from the tragic poverty we saw in the documentary. I am praying the kids pull through this very difficult time without intergenerational poverty continuing forward.

[@yvette3278]

@@garlicgirl3149 but it does help especially only have enough kids that you could afford. if she came from poverty, not sure why she would have so many kids and then complain about not making enough to feed and house them. it sucks but why bring another life into your world of poverty

[@truenature2415]

How in America you are poor when everyone is rich.

[@tally0224]

Very good documentary. I've NEVER seen six, children as well-behaved. Ever.

[@mellllll9]

The incredible woman who thinks she has to explain to anyone why she didnt express their were six children will have a big mansion of dreams in heaven. Shes an angel and so is this mother. God, thank you for blessing these children with such an incredible mom. They deserve her. ❤❤❤❤

[@ellenkavanagh1]

❤❤

[@lianefehrle9921]

Why did I watch this. Too many bad memories. This brings back when my kids were growing up and their stepdad was abusive and left me with twenty bucks a week after he took the rest of my check. We were very poor. I heated with a wood burning heater on top of it being my stove. I washed cloths by hand with the water that I drew up from a well. We didn’t have electricity or running water. We washed ourselves from a bucket that was inside of a tub. I heated that water on the wood burning stove. I wish I could go back and do things over for my kids to have had a better life. I was so hungry because I didn’t eat for three days so my kids could eat that a can of dog food smelled so good to me that I almost ate it. Luckily a friend came over with a can of small hotdogs and crackers and made me eat them. I am 5 foot three inches and was 95 pounds, Only from being hungry. Those days are gone and I own my own home a three acres of land. Payed for by hard work and determination.

[@P1xelJunK]

20years+ and this is still a horrible problem that too many families face in Canada. I hope everything turned out as best as it could for these wonderful children, they deserve the world.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

As of this year we’re all in our 30s

[@mikec5400]

ya its crazy all the money out there being wasted all the advancing tech and ideals and we still have no answer at all for the impoverished citizens. Wellfare and Snap is a complete joke. But hey they want to keep us little rats poor so they can keep us under control

[@ditrys.]

Glad to hear that. I hope you're doing good now. Did the documentary helped at all?

[@CC12398]

It is striking how happy and loving to each other these children are. Sometimes having too much can produce the opposite... This family deserves good things...OMG this kid happily gave up his skateboard and movies :-(

[@mylenahbug3602]

Thank you so much for shining a light on the poverty we experience here in Canada , not many know about this and its not talked about still in 2023.

[@ellenkavanagh1]

It’s just so sad that it’s still going on 😢

[@GirlsNDragons]

@@ellenkavanagh1How’s your mom? How are your siblings? Are you guys in a better place?

[@ellenkavanagh1]

@@GirlsNDragons yes we're in better place now.. we're all in our 30's.. my mom has moved on. Richard and Breanna live in southern Ontario still. Zak lives in Newfoundland, I live in northern Ontario my mom does too.. as for Kait she's sorta in between I think I haven't really spoken with her recently.

[@JaneK6557]

The first mom has six children! Her plight and the plight of her children is entirely on her! If you can’t feed them, don’t breed them!

[@justjonni9330]

The brother trying to gain $200 off her moment of disparity was just cruel and sadly that landlord will be doing the same thing to another struggling family… and will get away with it!

[@robinredwine1417]

The Landlord probably got beat up by a not-so-tolerant guy tenant!

[@bookmagicroe9553]

@Just Jonnni: I am not judging the brother. He's probably poor too. This family of 8 will probably use his bath/shower, we don't know if he can share food. If the family uses his TV or is in the house during storms, then his electric will go higher as well. When we had 3 extra people stay with us, our water and electric bills went way up. I feel so sorry for this family.

[@laidedges]

@@bookmagicroe9553 exactly no one is looking at the bigger picture . He’s given her somewhere to go. That is safe . His back yard. He has a family and bills . He can’t uproot his life for them. He didn’t put them in that situation. Sorry!!!!

[@pamelachandler1813]

What a brother 😡 So much for family helping one another.

[@marikoyatsu3928]

OK. Wait. This is cyclical-do you think the brother is rolling in money?

[@11plus3]

This woman is a caring and loving mom. But for goodness sakes she knew what it was like being bullied for being poor. Why would you have 6 kids and a worthless husband. And if you can’t afford to feed your kids don’t have animals and for crying out loud quit smoking. It breaks my heart to see any kid suffer. And these sweet kids deserve better.

[@user-tz3gy9it1k]

Shame on that uncle seriously . I grew up in similar conditions and no matter how small of a space a family member had they were always willing to let us stay with them. I also have 5 siblings so I completely understand this family. God bless them seriously .

[@ajdesmond9545]

There’s a lot of things you can do with kids that do not cost money and learns them something in life and giving them pure love❤❤

[@laurence2824]

This is chokingly affecting. What an adorable family. Those wonderful kids are a credit to their mother. I wish them nothing but success and happiness; they deserve no less.

[@Abcaa]

Confused why everyone thinks this is so touching when this woman kept pumping out kids she knew she couldn't afford AFTER admitting she herself lived thru the same poverty and how hard it was. She's nothing more than an irresponsible breeder.

[@abellabarbie]

As someone who was also raised in extreme poverty, going on to have six kids is absolutely insane. You should not want to continue the cycle of destroying childhoods because you can't even take care of yourself, let alone be responsible for 7 lives. I feel for the absolute sweet children, but this is also such a selfish thing to do on the mother and bio-father's part.

[@HVS-gk7oo]

Preach!

[@isay207]

Sterilization is free in Canada

[@amandasparks3897]

Yes and also you notice she is smoking. I can’t stand it when they can’t afford food but can afford to smoke.

[@rubyparchment5523]

Sometimes I think I’m the only American woman who decided she couldn’t afford to have children, and didn’t. All the married women I’ve known are putting up with a lot, toe-ing the line (or else), while following every idiotic fad. Frazzled. (And the husbands still cheat.) Then there are the “Brave Single Mothers,” legions of them. No education, no child care, announcing their plight, lest you’re unprepared to help in their next crisis. Life’s not a Hallmark Special, is it?

[@cje3247]

Exactly. She is continuing the cycle and her children are suffering. You have to work to earn money. No one owes you anything. Control your fertility.

[@eunicestone6532]

My sister told landlord she had 1 cat. He came over and sat down for coffee and one by one each cat came out and greeted him. He was gobsmacked. I'm glad he found it funny. She explained that each cat belonged to a different grandchild and only one was hers. So technically she didn't lie...

[@bereal6590]

Your sister sounds so sweet.

[@alisaannunziato1084]

These children are amazing.their vibrant so greatful personalities will always take them far

[@gabib.8995]

i take it as a warning for myself and all young women, do not get busy with worthless men, get your education, get your money, get out of poverty, live your best life and become rich as you deserve it

[@MissSweetBabe]

I guess this should apply to BOTH men and women, not women only.

[@kathymeacham2977]

I have a child with a man like this I worked mybutt off to provide for me and my son he has asbergers and was sick a lot and in and out of the hospital and his dad never held a job to help now he the day is 51,000 dollars he owes in back child support or go to jail. My son today is 28 years old and doing well he lives with me but works and helps find people who are established not ones who want to mooch off you

[@battybethc8061]

TRUTH! ☝️💯%!👍

[@battybethc8061]

@@MissSweetBabe Yep! It should! Alot of Double Standards!

[@wolfc8755]

Get _everything_ in writing, signed by both parties.

[@rivkahhoneysgirl5442]

What kind of evil landlord tricks a family to clean a house for him and then wants to evict them when they have six children to care for and no money because they spend it all on cleaning his deplorable property that he should have been responsible enough to check up on every month. I think he may be related to my landlord lol. What an evil thing to do to those children when they have already been through so much!

[@paige-ue9cs]

Lots of them

[@jenben3539]

I wish we could find out the name of the landlord and the locations of the properties… I want to know if he was ever called out

[@HaLLiEB85]

That’s what you call a slumlord

[@HaLLiEB85]

@@jenben3539 they said it was in angus , someplace near Ontario

[@OriginalBeast]

You'd think dealing with LL like this all the time they'd have know to get a contract in writing. They also should have destroyed the inside of that house before they left.

[@boglereid3192]

Really sensible, struggle after the first one, go on to have ANOTHER 5

[@boobuglouisville3851]

Bless St Vincent de Paul! I’m a school case manager from Louisville and they have done a whole lot for my families regardless of their religion, legal status, whatever,.. they are angels

[@jameslaskowskijr5993]

It's so hard for me NOT to blame THE mother. Knowing what she came from, why would she have so many children? Why would she have childen knowing she could not even pay for herself. I am struggling to comprehend why she should not be to blame for causing those children to feel so defeated.

[@esbyb1241]

Exactly. If you are already struggling, why would you not struggle even more if you continue to have kids?

[@teresacorley7874]

Why hasant the husband tryed to find work

[@jacobriggs7483]

He needs to do what us real men do.. take care of your family , no matter what you have to do... pisses me off

[@smuggreycat8137]

Absolutely

[@satlva2908]

@@nettils5555 cause she hasn't "tryed"

[@nobody-bx3pq]

She has a brother close that wants 200$ a month for letting them camp in his backyard?! Knowing they got EVICTED, scammed hard by a landlord, had to sold most their possesions????! Whats wrong with these people...

[@itsmeQue48]

Right like you let those kids stay in the yard while it was pouring down raining wow!!! Glad this is old

[@christinagonzalez4022]

Yes, that seemed heartless! Sadly I have a sibling JUST like that, that will kick you right when your down. Stay positive & keep the Faith, the only way. 🙏🙏🙏🌻

[@jenfoster128]

Honestly he is probably the responsible sibling who has always had to go without so their mom could help her and has probably helped her many times and is finally sick of it. She has clearly been in crisis most of her adult life.

[@ArterialJames1990]

Maybe he can’t afford the extra 8 ppl using hos electricity and water and etc. He don’t owe her anything at all!! Why should he be shamed for only charging for utilities and food.. come on now this lady dating a man who doesn’t give her anything and somehow EVERYONE ELSE IS WRONG!? Why nobody holding her BOYFRIEND accountable? He couldn’t even find someone to take them in

[@ArterialJames1990]

@@jenfoster128 EXACTLY! And why not go after her BOYFRIEND!! This woman sitting on his lap and he is clearly a 🪵 LOG! Who doesn’t nothing!! Why show ur kids this type of MAN?? Also she keep saying what her kids will see about the eviction and stuff BUT SHE CONSTANTLY SHOWS THEM THAT THIS TYPE OF MAN IS OK!! He’s the issue here NOT HER BROTHER who wants them to pay for utilities!! $200 is definitely for electricity she’s using for those haircuts and water to shower and wash clothes and food to eat.. he’s the ONLY PERSON WHO HELPED! He could have said NO I DONT HAVE ANY ROOM

[@kathleenletts5761]

It's easy to have a kid. But the financial responsibility is for years. People like this lady throw up their hands and say my poor kids. She brought them into poverty. She put them in that life.

[@janinewetzler5037]

Ok, so, when I wasn't working I collected cans and bottles for the money...I worked it like a job. Go out on collection day at 6-7am, collect as much as I could in two large shopping carts in garbage bags, woven plastic shopping bags lined with garbage bags (learned from another collector that lining the plastic bags with a few sheets of newspaper absorbed a lot of dribbles leaking from cans and creating a mess). Met some decent people in the line ups at the beer stores. It got me about $50 a day. Really helped with expenses.

[@janeprepper177]

The moment she said she was going to clean up in exchange for rent (and she had nothing in writing) I knew it was going to "go left". 😳 Landlord just wanted the place cleaned up for free so he could rent it out for more than he was charging them.

[@katscratchfever3506]

Exactly

[@DDDawn23]

Im from a poor family. But i could NEVER comtinue the cycle. It saddens me that people continue to have kids in poverty while knowing what its like to grow up in that social economic class. Like why punish these innocent kids?

[@lemonhead222]

right!! why have more when you can’t take care of the ones you have now ?

[@fixinfkinsandwiches6183]

Or don’t have any if you can’t provide them a life worth living.

[@Alex-hr1bn]

@@lemonhead222 I'm a volunteer at a nonprofit fighting poverty and its extremely common to see the poorest families have the most children. Poor families don't get access to resources such as birth control, family planning or education in general and tend to make poor choices. The survival rate for their children is also lower so they have more children to "compensate". Families with more money and resources will commonly have fewer children. Don't blame the victim

[@dm3101]

that's very true.... can't they get free birth control in America? Im from Europe i don't know. But here i have a lot of friends going to the gyneco clinic and get free contraceptive for 3 months. And then another 3 months and so and so. @@Alex-hr1bn

[@lindseybrummert1634]

She’s smoking. She has 6 kids!? Wow.

[@brendaechols5929]

I cant believe her brother puts them in the backyard for $200. Thats just low.... If its not one thing, its another.

[@delib636]

That paralegal sucked. Looked like she been out all night at a club then stumbled into court 🙄

[@TheSilveryew]

Yes, and by the sounds of it not meeting with the family beforehand to discuss the case ! :(

[@neondesertrye]

I had friends who lived like this in filthy homes, and it was always one crisis to the next for their parents, and all they ever spoke about was money. We had to pay their parents gas money to get rides to the mall in their derelict cars, and the able-bodied 30-something aged parents were always home lamenting about being poor, but they always had money for cigarettes. I grew up poor, but our home was always clean, we always had a roof over our heads, and my mom was always working to make that happen. There's different types of poverty from bad circumstances and bad luck, to just plain bad choices.

[@HildeAzul]

True, I hope you aren’t staying this woman was lazy with poor choices…

[@crimnclove1970]

The stepdad should work, there’s no reason for him not to.

[@wisterialane6709]

As a kindergarten teacher, I’ve taught in one of the poorest school systems in the south.. oftentimes school is the only place these children feel stability and love. It is quite possibly the hardest and most emotionally draining professions.

[@isay207]

Teachers are 😇angels

[@wisterialane6709]

@@isay207 thank you ❤️

[@whatstheword1478]

I love the mom's attitude ❤

[@cosmicspider]

I feel for this family and having had to deal with this struggle in the Barrie area. It may be cheaper than the GTA but the rents even back then were difficult for a lot of people. Now if this woman tried to find a 3 or 4 bedroom house in the Barrie or Orillia area, she'd be looking at around $2K a month if she was lucky. Canada's housing crisis has only gotten worse since then.

[@elenaconstantinou6514]

I’m only 6 minutes into the video and I can’t stop thinking why and how can a person do the same mistakes as her mother! I mean same type of partner and more children than she can support!

[@ernestalopez5926]

Beautiful, well mannered children. The mother is doing something right!❤️

[@rmh691]

Are you kidding? These kids should be in foster care where they can be with responsible parents and have a chance of a good life. Not an idiot mother who doesn’t understand birth control and smoke cigarettes when she can’t afford to buy her kids food. No sympathy here

[@ernestalopez5926]

@@rmh691 There are children in homes that have everything they need and are bad mannered. That's what I was referring to, the fact that they must have love and discipline in a balanced manner.

[@Pinkkermit17]

Children are great,,, the mom sucks ,, she needs to go hold a job and so does that man of hers… lazy SOB

[@chantala1075]

Your children are amazingly beautiful. Your a great mother. I pray that life gets better financially for you.

[@alissonjalil4729]

I just can’t get over this woman and the grandmother because they were already raised in generations in poverty and think it’s totally normal and no big deal to traumatize these children and make them sell their things and continue to move from school to school only continuing the generational cycle and history thinking that this is all right! And you can’t afford to feed your children or even live anywhere but let’s take the little bit of money that you’re having your children make and go out to the fair! These are the things that are keeping this family in generational poverty lack of education and discipline! I spent the last several weeks watching documentaries like this and this is honestly the one that has emoted. the largest emotional response from me complete grief as well as anger!

[@ravenbaa7989]

Exactly

[@Phantom_Kero]

I don’t understand why someone would have that many kids when they clearly can’t afford it. It’s not fair to any of the kids.

[@rkem139]

Lack of access to contraception, abusive relationships, and also not having a rolemodel that is different. Seems she repeated the pattern she grew up in. Kudos on her for escaping the abuse.

[@Phantom_Kero]

@@rkem139 not really escaping the cycle of abuse if you’re making children live in those kind of conditions. Also if she can afford cigarettes then she can afford condoms.

[@kcc-karenschroniccorner9432]

I thought the same thing.

[@birdofforest1313]

It's cruel to bring children into this world if you can't provide for them .

[@SunshineJoleen]

Yup. There are all kinds of fun and creative ways to have s** that do not lead to pregnancy. If NOT having children is a priority, it can be accomplished (except in cases of abuse). One oops baby I can understand... but Three? Four? Six? 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@kirstymcl3425]

Il never understand why people have large families when they’ve no money. Of course they’re gonna struggle!!! I hope they’re doing better now!

[@LTJC70]

You don't know how things started out for her... Maybe she was with someone and didn't want for nothing and he passed away unexpectedly and now she's on her own... My husband passed away only 2 years after we got married and it was totally unexpected... We had no idea he was even sick it just blind sided us.... Things happen and it's not planned it just happens...

[@scruffy281]

This is where it starts right? I don't understand this either.But worse than that it is that the children are the ones who suffer the most. These people having kids right and left with no responsibility are grown adults and should know better. We were taught about birth control in MIDDLE SCHOOL!! So what is their excuse? Shame on them and God bless those children.

[@j4n3h5b2]

@@LTJC70 She has been poor her entire life, its literally said in the video. Stop trying to make excuses for morons making bad decisions

[@locopeligroso743]

@@LTJC70 narrator stated she comes from a long line of poor people. They keep repeating the cycle of breeding children with no resources. Not fair to the poor kids!

[@jeffreydahmer6697]

They cant afford abortions

[@carolineschnorr9079]

I come from a poor family, I have 1 brother and 3 sisters. I started working at the age of 12 to pay for school and help out at home. When you know what is not good for you, as a woman, in this case, I learned that only through my effort, education and not having many children will you reach a place. I graduated, I did an exchange program, I conquered my house, my job, my car just for myself and my effort. Don't expect anything from anyone and never expect anything from a man. Sew and conquer everything for yourself. And if you have someone in your life, let it be to add something

[@anastasiatempest761]

It’s really upsetting being treated very badly, irrespective of how many children.💗🙏🧑🏻‍🦼

[@IprenKills]

What killed me was to hear them laughing nonchalantly in the courtroom of him trying to find the right papers.. who does that well knowingly that the children were forced sleeping in tents..

[@DJarry394]

Yeah, that was unprofessional and downright heartless

[@sussannerandall85]

that was disgusting

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Who other than the parents forced those children to live in a tent? It’s galling for mom to be angry with the landlord instead of herself and the layabout boyfriend!

[@victoria859]

I’m Sure There’s A lot More To Their Story. N I’m Sure Her Mom is Pissed For Her Getting Married to a Low Life Guy That Doesn’t Work. Doesn’t Help With Bills n Food. Just makes this sweet kids sell all there pride toys n things. This Dad is a low life. N WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT GIVING THEM THAT HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY N ALLOWING THIS SO CALLED DAD TO NOT HAVE TO WORK. HUMMMM.

[@alexstokowsky6360]

This is the way judges always are in the States. They don't even look at the defendents the entire time, as they sentence them to 10-12 years in prison.

[@tammykelsey7877]

I literally cried for these children while watching this! I was raised VERY poor. Looking back I remember always living feeling ashamed and embarrassed. It is NOT the way an innocent child should feel and brings about a feeling of hopelessness . . . AND ALL CHILDREN HAVE A RIGHT TO FEEL HOPEFUL ABOUT LIFE!

[@ellenkavanagh1]

I know I Hope for better when it comes to my children just like my mom did in this movie! 😊

[@pamelar3257]

@@ellenkavanagh1 I'm so glad to hear that you are all doing well. You should be proud of that. God bless

[@Sweetie8387]

Gosh this was hard to watch, what a lovely family. The children are a credit to her

[@anythingspossible.]

1st of all, I must say this is why birth control is absolutely necessary. I do realize that not everyone can practice using birth contraceptive but it would make thef difference between families being poor and being middle class. I cannot believe she turned away help because of her pride

[@ellenkavanagh1]

Guess birth control doesn’t always work, I got pregnant still with my second child while on birth control 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@phairplaigh]

@@ellenkavanagh1You do know that there are over 12 forms of birth control for women right?

[@phairplaigh]

@anythingspossible. They rarely if ever think past themselves. Her own mother had her in extreme poverty so she’s well aware of the struggle & misery poverty consists of but for her to have 6 kids KNOWING she couldn’t afford or provide the first one is pure selfishness.