Swap Luxury for Less! - Rich Kids Go Skint UK - Reality TV

[@TransforminginSakartvelo]

If she is a stay-at-home-mom not going back to work, could they reconsider the nursery 3x/week (maybe pare it down to 1x or 2x/week to give her a break, then bring the kids to free parent-child programs or find free activities that involve other parents and children the other 2x or 1x/week for the kids' education and socialization)? Or, if keeping the nursery 3x/week, she could get a part-time job for those days. It seems like a waste to spend 700 pounds/month on childcare considering their situation and these options.

[@jbauntie]

A lot of childcare centres require kids to be there a minimum of 3 days in order to keep their place especially if there’s a big demand in the area for childcare openings.Childcare isn’t just someone keeping your kid alive for a few hours it’s often akin to preschool where kids are taught many things in addition to the socialization they get with other kids.Plus a lot of smaller towns don’t have a lot of other groups…especially free groups and even if they do there’s often limits on how many can be in those groups. They may very well have other options,I don’t know but that’s how things work where I’m from.

[@judester9482]

She could also go to the gym with all that free time and maintain the home so it’s sparkling clean 🤷‍♀️

[@TransforminginSakartvelo]

@@judester9482 But the gym would just be 1 more expense and the goal is to find how to NOT spend more but stretch and add to what she has, and a part-time job would be one way.

[@Basha1WB]

She did go back to work 3 days a week it cost 700 pounds a month for child care 🦻

[@Daph112]

Exactly what I was thinking. Childcare is a luxury.

[@valerielester7210]

She is really a nice girl. Her appreciation is expressed beautifully at the end. I feel so sorry for these rich kids being shipped off to boarding school. The way she expressed herself about the family outing and thst the closeness was so lovely and important made me feel sad for her, she obviously missed out on that and that part of her life is over. I truly don't get wasting $700 A month on childcare and then complaining how tough things are when your a stay at home mom, unless maybe she has some kind of health problem.

[@dendritolotl]

Yeah we don’t know anything about her. I suffer from severe depression and after spending months in the clinic I struggled to go back to full time, so now I reduced my time to four days a week. From the outside people might think I’m lazy but I struggle with so many things, I am so happy my husband and I can afford this additional day off for me. You never know. And even without health issues, people need a break, it’s not a 9 to 5 job

[@wendy2catsne]

A stay at home mom with a $700 a month child care bill?!?!?!???!! Perhaps she doesn’t know the definition of stay at home mom!!!!!!

[@loritester4454]

Did you hear the mom say "money can't buy you me time" well yes it can 700.00 worth a month...

[@Seps2012]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@vedantpatel2131]

Stay at home, but spending 700/month on childcare??? You’ve got to be kidding me.

[@angieburns6241]

Why are they paying for childcare when she stays home? She could be taking him to places that are cheap or free to get him around other kids his age and she can teach him a lot herself. That $700 could get them a ton more groceries and outings for the kids. If they saved that money each month, they could have a family holiday! It makes no sense, especially with her husband never knowing how much he will make. She decided to stay home with the kids and that means the kids stay home with her! I get that she might feel she needs a break from time to time but for what they're paying is ridiculous! By her putting it at the top of the expense list tells me it's a top priority for her and not other things like rent/mortgage, food, bills etc...

[@dendritolotl]

Sure because why would she get a break? Poor people don’t deserve a break and be treated like human beings. They deserve all your judgement

[@angieburns6241]

@@dendritolotl I am a poor (now disabled) single mom of 2. I raised them by myself. I NEVER put my kids in daycare, even when I was able to still work. I worked while they were in school. When they were home, so was I! They are well socialized, amazing kids who are now grown men.

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

@@dendritolotlShe can get a break by having her husband look after the kids for a bit on the weekends or evenings. My mom stayed at home in the 70’s and looked after my brother and me. We didn’t do nursery school, we played with kids in the neighborhood. All families were like that back then. My dad worked out of town for up to 3 months at a time so my mom never got a break.

[@user-fc2xk3uv8y]

children shouldnt be forced to just stay inside all day tbh. childcare isnt just daycare it could be theyre sending their kids to preschool or something so they can do learning. children need to be around other kids to thrive. maybe they noticed developmental delays and found it was best to send them to a place where other kids are around.

[@samanthageorge4531]

Why is Seb in daycare with a stay at home mum. Seb is still young there isnt a need for him to be in daycare.. Thiis would give the family an extra 700 pounds a month extra, which would allow them to live more comfortably. Im sure Mum can teach him nursery rhyme, numbers, counting, letters, name spelling, and much more.. yes, one day a week before Seb starts, big school may be needed but not atm. He is still a very young toddler. If Mum can't manage the children all the time during week while her hubby works, maybe she needs to go back to work herself to fund the daycare. Daycare is a exspenive luxury when its not necessary...

[@Sharonberry893]

If the children are in childcare then the mum should be working or at least part time. I am totally confused why childcare is even an expense considering she is a stay at home mum.

[@Sparkplug4712]

For a lot of moms, especially where I live in canada, daycare cost per month is the total amount of income earned or just shy of a couple hundred and that's not incl the kids meal in most daycares. To balance that out, why have strangers raising your kids and not knowing every minute if they're safe versus staying home and raising themselves the way they should be !!

[@dendritolotl]

The mum should make her own decisions and you shouldn’t judge on others. And yet you do. Everyone is different and it’s not your job to judge

[@dendritolotl]

Also, in other countries the governmental support is just better. So instead of shaming her, shame the government for the crazy costs

[@Sharonberry893]

@@dendritolotl she decided to be on a show and I’m allowed to have an opinion. Don’t like it then scroll on you don’t need to comment or bother what I have to say or tell me what to do.

[@Sharonberry893]

@@dendritolotl lol

[@annetoronto5474]

This family has the biggest budget I have seen so far, they also have one of the best homes, stone countertops?

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

I agree! Their fridge looks bigger than mine and it has some sort of digital display on the front - NOT cheap!!

[@mariaza1199]

I had five kids and stayed home and took care of them myself. I cooked and sewed and took them for walks and picnics. I made sure we paid the bills and kids had food in their stomachs. We managed to pay the house off in six years while we had the first 4.

[@dendritolotl]

Good for you! Everyone is different and she doesn’t have to disclose anything like potential health issues on public TV

[@Morgan_Layfay]

"Can I Google it, or is that cheating?" 😂😂 Bless her heart, she is honestly, TRULY trying to take it all in.. Hasn't been one kid in these I've found rude or snobby.. I'd love to see this tried in the States 😳😂

[@heidiheisele8608]

They should do this show in the US

[@loritester4454]

I feel more sorry for the girl than i do the family... shipped off to boarding school and her parents divorced even though she has money that girl needs to be loved NOT shipped off ..

[@bethjackman6728]

The skint couple lost my sympathy when they said £700 for childcare 😑

[@janwalker8716]

If you’re a stay at home mum you shouldn’t need childcare, that was the normal way when I had my children in the 70’s in Australia.

[@shannonobrien9922]

I agree but we paid 4'hrs daycare a week for my son- he needed exposure to kids

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Yeah she shouldn't be spending that kinda $$ on childcare and she's not even working?

[@lesliedefilippis2150]

​@@shannonobrien9922 I did as well. I had one child and the neighborhood we lived in did not have kids. I felt it was VERY important that he had friends. The inexpensive "camp" he went to was for 4 hours 3X a week. And I met other mothers. So we would plan play dates for the kids to have time together and learn how to socialize. As in learning how to get along with others. So to speak. Which IS an IMPORTANT life skill

[@shannonobrien9922]

@@lesliedefilippis2150 yes! This was 1996 for me and our mortgage was $271 - my husband averaged $300/week so we could literally ONLY scrape together the 4 hours a week but it was EXACTLY what he needed

[@Kate-mm3uf]

Lovely young ladies both. So thoughtful and well raised. I hope they stay friends. ❤

[@discolissa666]

2019 food prices are so cheap

[@melanieallen3655]

Goodonya Shyra..❤This family were amazing .especially the husband on fishing lessons.loved this episode!❤

[@nicholahartwell5868]

What an unbelievable comparison - “My money” is parents money, Clue, “never worked a day in my life” - versus “Our money” - we slaved for every cent we ever made.

[@dvstcod]

i think they'd out the rich kid onto the work field. i think it'd be more eyeopening

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Money can’t buy family happiness. No need to be sad about others money. They own their house. Hubby has option of earning a lot of money. They are not too poor We only went to France on holidays until the kids left university

[@Savage11-b7e]

The young mothers who can afford to spend $700 per month on Child care and staying home, usually have nice bank account and very supportive husbands.

[@user-sy6fj2bm1z]

This is one of the best videos I have seen so far on this topic

[@moniquekoningstein1877]

If you are stay at home parents some time alone is really valued.

[@dendritolotl]

Yeeeeeeees thank you! I am so frustrated by all the judgement in the comment section while I see the main fault with the government who doesn’t support families more. 600€ is a LOT! In Germany for one kids in the kindergarten up to 25 hours a week is 74€, for two kids it’s 100€. Obviously it can be more depending on where you live and what additional education is offered, but it’s much more affordable in general

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

She has a husband, she’s not a single mom. Her husband can look after the kids for a bit when she’s not working and give her some time alone if she needs it.

[@dendritolotl]

@@lauriewu-jf5nh but it’s not really our decision, is it?

[@CindysBudgetBuysDIYs]

Child care for a stay at home Mom, on a budget???? I’m sorry, but this family is not skint

[@ytytlee4560]

She could take a part time job, like a part time child sitter when her kid is at the nursery. At least she can help out a little with their financial issue

[@dendritolotl]

Yeah. Or she could make decisions about her own life instead of random strangers in the comment section deciding for her

[@celestialcircledance]

What's interesting is that that fake fur and those high heels paired with what looks like a running outfit , looks cheap and tacky and incongruous ,,especially in settings like the fishing pond . She did step up to the plate and it was especially nice to see her take the initiative to do things like babysit !

[@crazywomanpress]

Once again it proves that money doesn't buy happiness.

[@judyhanke1398]

I don't understand having child care if you're a stay at home mom

[@user-ly2lp2bc7e]

My question exactly.

[@susierandles4106]

Exactly

[@user-sy6fj2bm1z]

Because Children are usually a “ status symbol “ allegedly

[@lisaeaker9064]

Agreed I literally had to be a stay home mother because of the cost of child carw

[@jbauntie]

It’s for social interaction & for the child to be around other kids. Plus childcare isn’t just taking care of someone’s kids they often teach things similar to preschool. At least where I live anyway.

[@estherhamalka1669]

She is a child leave her alone, she doesnt have 2 children yet.😮😇

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

The mum doesn’t have her priorities straight so I don’t think she should be giving advice.

[@dendritolotl]

You’re a random person in the KZbin comment section who doesn’t know her so I don’t think you should be giving advice

[@KathyButterworth]

$700 for child care when you stay home. That’s pathetic

[@oleinkar3933]

U know what? U don't know her full situation. It's so easy to judge others but u r judging blindly.

[@dendritolotl]

Judging strangers who you know nothing about in the comment section. That’s pathetic

[@360kcc]

Lovely episode ❤

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I think the majority of these wealthy kids would rather have their parents time, but the parents don't have that to give so instead they get the bank account..Its Sad Shairira was absolutely beautiful I LOVE that she 100% wanted to experience it to the fullest and she did

[@bethjackman6728]

😂😂 how do you know the rich kids don't get their parents time??

[@Lacirose88]

Fav episode of this show so far

[@AM-oc1vd]

Wealthy academics? Someone explain to me how to make that much money in academia!

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

It's so ungentlemanly to hand a sack of gravel to a woman for any reason

[@corrinadeluxe4141]

Lovely girl. Very sweet.

[@rae3487]

Pretty sure if they cut down on the childcare they could save so much and have those extravagant holidays, I've been a stay at home mum for almost 3 years to 3 kids and had 3 hours twice a week for childcare but that's because it didn't cost anything, if it did my kids wouldn't have gone to it.

[@beastly.warner]

She seems like a nice girl. Shes willing to try everything despite her lack of experience. Id love to teach her a bit more about life than this couple did. First challenge would be finding a cheap pair of flats so she wouldnt be killing herself in those heels 😂 And if were gonna fish, the one she caught would become bait for something bigger then you can cook it and make a meal. Come on dude...if youre going to make her haul gravel at least teach her a useful skill. Id also like to have a chat with them and ask why the hell theyre paying double their mortgage for 3 day a week childcare. Get to work or be a mom lady.

[@shivadizayin]

2:55 RIP Cookie Monster

[@dendritolotl]

I think the majority of people complaining they pay for childcare have not been stay at home parents. It’s exhausting and it’s not a 9 to 5 job, you work from getting up to going to bed. Why wouldn’t they get a break? I think the problem is the lack of support in the UK, not that she needs support in taking care of the kids. When people didn’t use to do that there was usually more support from the community, but nowadays the mum has to do everything with the kid and the grandparents usually still work and cannot take the kids spontaneously. It’s a lot of money for child care and honestly, there should be much more governmental support for child care. I live in Germany, so I only have our system to compare it to, but here you can get a kindergarten spot once your kid is 1 - well, theoretically at least, there aren’t enough spots tbh. If you have one kid in kindergarten for up to 25 hours it’s a bit over 70€, if it’s two kids it’s 100€ for both together. For one kid 35 hours or more per week it’s 120€ and for two kids 79€ each, so 160 total.

[@tessax]

Tara has to be the biggest phony. They always say life isn’t about money it’s about family then literally cries about money, they have a house, job and she’s literally overweight yeah you ain’t counting pennies. I got the impression Tara expected Shaira to buy her a new life. This couple makes me sick, btw I loved Shaira’s fashion just beautiful 👌

[@jessejroski7267]

She's a Facebook mom. The End. No more need to be said.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

I think that criticizing her, especially her weight, should be out of bounds. The show is more about exposing wealthy kids to “common” people. I don’t think she’s phony at all.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

​@@jessejroski7267what's a Facebook mom (posts everything about everything wanting attention?)I'm sorry I really am clueless I hate social media and call it Fakebook

[@tessax]

@@TheSapphireSprit I think you missed the point lady, scammers blaming the rich kid why they don’t got more money, and I’m criticising her weight I’m saying if she’s claiming to be broke then she wouldn’t be so overweight

[@TheSapphireSprit]

@@tessax I doubt that’s true in Europe any more than it is in the United States. The most expensive items are typically fruits, vegetables and meats. The US literally subsides junk food. Genes or medications you’re on can play a role. I was thin up until age 62 when the doctor put me on certain medications.

[@Lacirose88]

Why are they paying for childcare if she’s still on maternity leave. Did I miss something?

[@Vikingshop]

Dear Mum ... YOU HAVE A GOOD HUSBAND AND BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN⁉ WHY ON EARTH ARE YOU CRYING⁉ 😮 Be THANKFUL ❗ Life is SHORT❗ CHERISH it while you have it ... instead of crying for the lack of money❗

[@dendritolotl]

So much hate against the family in the comments! Be kind, y’all!

[@differentlyrome9732]

Why thry didnt help her to carry the things from supermarket ?????

[@amberblake8315]

I don't understand why they pay for childcare when she's a stay at home mom. That means staying home with the kids right? I know moms need a break here and there but it's the most expensive thing and she's at HOME so she should be home with the kids or work.. my opinion

[@Lacirose88]

@6:56, so her friend wasn’t curious as to why the cameras were there? What did the guy who put the microphone on her say?

[@ahlamalta]

Shaira's friend is just so incredibly lovely.

[@julespeace684]

I feel sorry for these kids on SKINT, they have absentee parents and all they want is love & acceptance. Sad, why have children?, only to not be there for them?

[@dendritolotl]

Imagine paying 100k a year for your child getting bullied by other kids because you don’t want them to get super spoiled and don’t want them to get all the designer clothes they apparently need to not get bullied. What a terrible school

[@dynamicforce8051]

£500 on a fur jacket is cheap man

[@frobikarday]

I think nursery is more educational than childcare. I'm sure they do it to socialise the child and prepare him for school. I don't think she's lazy; she's just trying to give her kid the best start in life. Blame the system for costing so much, not the parent who has to pay for it. People are so quick to judge!

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

The child is still very young. He doesn’t need nursery school yet. His mom can teach him at home and take him to church (Sunday school nursery is free) or join neighborhood play groups. If the government puts money into cheaper child care (which my stupid government did), where does the money come from - the tax payers! I raised two kids and paid for their care because I worked full time. Now I’m paying for my youngest to finish university - WAY more expensive than child care. I can’t afford higher taxes to pay for someone else to put their kids into child care, especially stay at home moms who don’t need it.

[@TheReviewRanger]

Paul is gorgeous. Lucky woman! 😍

[@missk2494]

They aren't poor,£700 a month on unnecessary childcare and building a play area isn't cheap either.They chose to live beyond their means.No sympathy here

[@kweyumeggie3462]

I HONESTLY DONT THINK THEY ARE STRUGGLING!!!!

[@candacecole5885]

i don't think they explained enough about why three days of childcare are needed leaving Some here to comment harshly against a mother who is working at HOME 24 7, and i am amazed at the cruel judgmental comments here against a woman who is raising a loving family, has a happy home and from what i saw , They, the husband and wife are not people to waste anything and have a loving clean home ....all this is enough to tell me they would Never waste anything unless there is a reason for it. plus a mother does work all day And all night...and what the heck i am a childless woman so what do i know. but i appreciate what i saw and what they all taught the young woman.

[@tiffanykimes4618]

I am so damn confused, so your child care costs more than your mortgage.. But you're a stay at home mother.. Can you please make that make sense.. I stay at home because it's cheaper than paying childcare. I'm not going to work to pay someone else to take care of my children..😂😂

[@SM-ul9er]

If she has theoney she can spend it on what she likes, its not like shes gona give it away lets be honest

[@BrownyBird]

£7000 for that necklace? Girl ask for your money back!😅...Also, poor family in the Uk are nowhere near of what poors are in other places in Europe for example!😅...I mean poor in Europe are POOR. Let's not mention Asia, Africa or America!

[@marikom5505]

Its so set up. The fish is totally dead

[@TheSapphireSprit]

I agree. Fake as a $3 bill

[@Seps2012]

Go to work if you’re putting your children’s in childcare or to the gym. What she doing at home all day?

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

Can we really call this family skint?

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

Exactly. They may not have lots of money but compared to the other families shown on this show, their home is way nicer and they own it (they’re paying off a mortgage, not paying rent).

[@loritester4454]

If she needs a break from the kids SHE DOES NOT ship them off 3 times a week for 700.. She gets her husband to watch them when he comes home from work and she can go on a walk for FREE. or take a nap for FREE .... . Most parents seldom get time away from the kids.. 700 seems crazy to me... They didn't need to be on this show... with their 200 left over and the 700 they spend on "her break of child care" that would be 900 a month left over.. That is way more than most families have to do a month..

[@mccaintiffany]

Sahm that pays 700 for childcare? 🫠🫣 "sacrifice to survive of his meager wages", but wasting the bulk of their money on childcare just don't make sense...honey don't cry, get a job or watch the kids 🙈

[@DoroHiro]

stay at home mum is paying for childcare????? I was a stay at home mum..............hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm