The Life Of An Unaccompanied Minor In L.A. | Los Angeles Times

Gaspar Marcos is an unaccompanied minor in Los Angeles. This is his story.
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[@beardedmugshot]

I want an updated video of Gaspar. It has been three years and I want to know how his life now. Did he graduate from high school? is he going to college? Just a small update on how his life is now.

[@9sric]

I agree.

[@eypark000]

Hello, he was in my math class in 2019-2020 academic year. He was a senior at that time. I believe he did graduate, but not sure if he decided to go to college. He was a great student

[@ehsan8726]

I work four days a week as a dishwasher and go to university. I am getting a second job. I be working six days a week and studying at the same time. Whenever I get tired of my job, I think about how hard and tough life is for people in the same situation as jasper marcos, and this thought motivates me to keep going forward and to work harder.

[@taniyaarora1985]

Ehsan 87 someday it will be worth it! Hang on there my friend! Keep going :)

[@ehsan8726]

Thanks for your encouraging, positive and supportive comment. I pray Love, light, goodness, happiness, peace and intelligence for you my friend.

[@thirdcoastjacob5718]

Ehsan 87 keep the grind on man itll be worth it bro im tellin u

[@JB-eq9nt]

Ehsan 87 I only hope that the "university" that you go to teaches you how to speak & of course write like you have some education, because the first 2 words of your 3rd sentence 1 of the words don't belong there. It just goes to show something that if I mentioned what I would be branded by libtards with their favorite word they like to call us whites

[@ashleykate5095]

But y’all allow them the chance but deny Americans to do the same

[@nideklena]

people have donated up to 24k dollars for him and he also donate half of the money he gets to help his classmates at Casa Libre LA, the shelter home and organization that provided so much support to this wonderful teen.

[@EriksWorld14]

Lol you're literally a miserable sack of sh*t considering you have taken the time to comment some negative unsubstantiated BS on mostly positive comments. Instead of projecting your insecurities online, with your futile attempts to criticize and discredit this young man, why don't you instead - reevaluate your life and figure out why you're so miserable?

[@zarii1972]

Erik Jimenez wait who was this comment meant for😂

[@nideklena]

@@zarii1972 i wanna know too xd

[@aviieezavaleta974]

Thank u gaspar whenever i feel tired from my two jobs i watch this video and get the motivation that u have gracias vamos de nuevo a trabajar

[@tadiafoster4460]

I respect their struggles and dedication to hard work. As a child of immigrants, I understand the challenges. Stay strong.

[@caydenwood3944]

"I raised myself"

[@b.romanosanchez9967]

"Because of their linguistic obstacles, it's like a, mute geniuses that we're missing out on" This is why I will never discriminate against Immigrants. Coming from a family made up of mostly Immigrants their hard work and effort means so much to me SO MUCH.

[@alstewart9212]

My people went legal immigrants from Germany. They did it right.

[@hip3143]

Al Stewart Congratulations. Would you like a clap? *clap clap* not everyone has the same opportunities or money.

[@octaviajackson6909]

Sarahi Lobos yes his family deserves a clap 👏 they did it the right way

[@liljoker_408]

@@octaviajackson6909 what's the difference of right and wrong?

[@SuperRip7]

Aren't all Hispanic people immigrants?

[@brandonchristopher9657]

More people need to see this. I hope these kids get the help they need and become positive people

[@realf1rme]

Unlike the stupid ignorants that call themselves AMERICANS when they don't even know their families background..

[@alstewart9212]

Send them to live with pelosi in her guarded mansion.

[@joemiranda1404]

There are Hundreds of millions of kids like this all over the world that don't have the opportunity to just hop over the border and take advantage of America. People need to see the videos of those kids. We can't take care of everyone in the world. We have laws to make sure our country does not turn into where these kids are running from.

[@DavidJohnson-dp4vv]

I am actually afraid for most of these kids safety. They shouldn't be allowed to stay because we can't even ensure safety for wards of the state how can we protect unaccompanied minors.

[@celestegonzalez1452]

I work with him. And he is a damn good worker! Mad props to him

[@devinpeirce7152]

Celeste Gonzalez what type of work ?

[@Lana-bw3tu]

"Les digo a mis amigos que no nos echemos pa atras, porque es esta vida la que nos toco". Grande,eres muy grande. Espero que sigas adelante y tengas un futuro mejor. Animo.

[@1maestro739]

I’m so proud of my little brother! Great Job Adam!

[@TheJoe89jan]

What an incredible life journey.... I am so proud of Gaspar and how far he's made it on his own.

[@nickseacruz]

makes my heart ache. i hope he knows that he is appreciated and that he is a valuable member of society

[@victorvera5864]

I had to wash dishes at the TCBY I worked at. I only did it once and my back and feet were hurting halfway into it. I can't imagine doing it every single day. Props to him for doing it as a regular job.

[@vitalorgan2946]

I wanna give this guy a hug

[@ubadimbad8577]

Mad respect to Gaspard 🙏🙏 Im sure without a doubt he will conquer all of his dreams

[@gerardoreyes7792]

That’s right my boy stay strong you inspire me so much

[@itsyourbowyfreshkicks8019]

Good afternoon my grandma brought me to the United States when I was 10 I had a pretty good life but my childhood was took away it was rough ups and downs I'm grateful I went to school I graduated from high school 2000 and my grandma/mom passed away 2001 😔 😥 🤔 so I was on my own the age of 20 they gave me a social security number but it wasn't to work on no one didn't want to help me all they did was use me so many opportunities passed me because of my family I am 38 years old now and I'm doing my best to survive God help us all 🙏🏽 😥 ❤

[@alcapone2847]

man how can anyone hate on this

[@user-eu7md1ew9s]

None of them are learning shit. They won't go to college. They will be physical labor or minimum wage or doing a job illegal under the table. He will never be documented. None of them will ever.

[@DanielHernandez-iw2vw]

I’m a dish boy too. and it fucking sucks! First week your back kills you. You can’t Fall behind on dishes or you’ll have to stay over night. I work like 7 hrs. I can’t imagine 12! Man 👏🏼 going straight from school to work! That’s a hard worker right there!

[@josemanuelgonzalezvera4444]

Some day all this work will be worth it.

[@danielrivasrivera8339]

update:people have donated up to 24k dollars for him

[@Chiefbuddha]

Not with DACA disappearing /:

[@hassanabdi4002]

for those who are claiming that their life is sucks when it's not, say thanks God and pray for this kids as well.

[@someBody-bp1vc]

Thank the people who made your life not suck

[@OnTheDownLowODL]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Troy-ol5fk]

I really like this type of daily-life videos, seeing the impact of a policy on an actual person makes me think

[@BakuganBrawler211]

Kids like him should be given specific classes with Spanish speaking teachers and teach them English since the whole word can speak English so it's a useful language

[@victorvera5864]

If after seeing their struggles you still think "they should have done things through the proper routes" or "they should have done things the right way" then you have no heart and you are wasting oxygen on this planet that better quality people could be breathing.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Unaccompanied children and young people have a high incidence of mental illness is evident from a large number of studies. Already upon arrival in the new country, a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression has been established.

[@carlosvillegas6113]

he must be going thru a lot but he's gonna succeed he's on the right place good luck.

[@psvitagamer666]

Many would have gave up a long time ago if you worked night/graveyard shifts you know its draining after your shift you just want to go home and get some sleep i can just imagine what hes been through , I hope hes doing well would love to see a update on gaspar 🙏🏻

[@user-jl7ou2um4z]

It must be difficult for him to not feel burn out, but he’s been forced to work for so long that it’s probably made him know how to put his luggage at the door and do what needs to done.

[@javiervl9010]

Much respect to everyone having to live like this including grownups

[@alstewart9212]

He could have stayed in his country and fixed it, not bring his Salvadoran attitude here.

[@makemoney3616]

Al Stewart lol stfu devil

[@AandM8]

@@alstewart9212and you could leave cus we don’t need your attitude here in the US. If you’re allergic to hard work, leave.

[@ElnpalApavhe5000]

Congrats bro 😎 good job 👏 siguele para adelante

[@antoniodurante2123]

Just respect for these people

[@alstewart9212]

Antonio Durante respect Americans who have to pay for their special teachers and lawyers.

[@abyrivera5765]

eres un ejemplo gaspar para todos los jovenes que no aprvechan la oportunidad q les da sus padres que dios te vendiga y p delante algun dia tendra la reconpensa 👍👍👍

[@GlendaLissette]

Ánimo & seguí echandole ganas! Pilas! :)

[@kyra_2596]

He's gonna raise some VERY grateful kids

[@patelvidhu4840]

You can see children without guardian in almost all major cities around the world. It is better to work 12 to 15 hour in life. It will make you strong.

[@galileemora5547]

you're an inspiration Gapar, sigue adelante

[@krystiankowalski7335]

If he’s a minor, loads of ageist laws would make him unable to work and unable to rent housing, so how does he do it?

[@kevinr8258]

U can work at 16 legally and he was renting with a family member

[@zzassenavzzz]

@@kevinr8258 not a family member , he just rented with another family never said they were related

[@KeepingItKevin]

Truly fantastic film.

[@isidrodavilamunoz2937]

that is sad

[@xtreme_minecraftminexraft9759]

God bless the children

[@dannyzarate5356]

Puro respeto mi chapin!🇬🇹

[@mattrivera2429]

His story is kinda what my mom did except she had parents paying for her house and food. Crazy to think some minor did it just did it by themselves

[@danielrivasrivera8339]

UPDATE: People have donated up to 24k $ for him

[@nideklena]

Gaspar will also donate half of the money he gets to help his classmates at Casa Libre LA, the shelter home and organization that provided so much support to this wonderful teen.

[@danielrivasrivera8339]

+nideklena did we read from "We are mitú"

[@nideklena]

daniel rivas yep :3

[@tjohnson034]

Anyone know where he is now 1year later?

[@royalcali]

Mi Respetos Plebitó, Asi Como Usted Somos Muchos Pero Siempre Al Putaso Con La Mirada En Alto.

[@emilypearl1192]

Please follow up!! We'd all love to see what Gaspar is doing now!

[@brendamtz6485]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@JeffreySales01]

Where he was standing holding his drink i was in shock because i live near the area

[@AutonomousPlayground]

why the fuck is there so many mistakes in the subtitles editing and shots on this short film?

[@ashhkills]

Belmont high school? That school is right up the street from my house

[@abyrivera5765]

algun # para contactar con gaspar

[@juanortega615]

where can I find the full documentary?

[@joemiranda1404]

This is the full documentary. It's called 19 Hours.

[@elprimo2380]

Ánimo amigo Dios te bendiga

[@beverlybradley5485]

Just be careful America, this happened in Britain, grown men saying they are teenagers one guy lied about his age was put in a school, he was in his late 20's you could'nt make this crap up take care of your own kids first.

[@nancychapa6417]

god bless the children's"...

[@christopherliu7604]

This was shot right next to the ucla campus in westwood

[@armandogallegos2]

What I think is remarkable is the fact that Guatemala cannot offer the same opportunities as the US. It is horrible to see his struggle, to see him without his mother or father. I could never send my own child alone to another nation. He needs the support of his family and his homeland.

[@tatiyak9947]

He has no family, and USA is his country now.

[@armandogallegos2]

+TaTi Yak How do you know? The US is the greatest nation on Earth. But why do the millions of people who yearn to be a part of this nation deserve citizenship any more, or less, than this man? Indeed, America is the land of the free and we believe all deserve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what is the cost? Millions of citizens pay taxes, enroll in selective service, and die for this country every day. It is for the benefit of this nation, not just one man or populations of those who cross illegally each day.

[@tatiyak9947]

+armandogallegos2 I'm not going to argue with you about who deserves citizenship and who doesn't. This video is about this kid and his journey, you mentioned his family and I'm telling you he lost his parents when he was 5 y/o, you also mentioned his homeland, and you like it ir not, this is his country now. And because of the way he's living his life, I must say it breaks my heart watching him, too many LOSERS whit a green card doing nothing with their lives, living in projects, living on welfare, while this kid deserve everything! I hate immigration laws!

[@armandogallegos2]

I see. In my honest opinion, I do think everyone deserves what we have, including this man. Immigration laws are what maintain the nation. They are put in place for immigrants in this country contribute fairly. It's why I mention those trying to get into this country, to see the difference between Guatemala and the US. We highlight this man's struggle but forget those that are trying to get by just as hard, citizens avoiding crime and paying taxes. We forget those who enlist in the military who can't find any other way to support themselves. I disagree with you on the point that people with green cards are losers. They followed the law to get a chance at citizenship. No one deserves everything. This land is by the people and for the people, not just for.

[@tatiyak9947]

+armandogallegos2 Well, we're going to have to agree to disagree. I will always think that LOSERS (those who for years live in projects, abuse the system, don't even try to find a job or get an education) with a green card DON'T DESERVE TO HOLD ONE!, while people like this kid DOES! Millions of losers abusing the system, while millions of "undocumented" paying taxes to support those losers. NOT FAIR!

[@aileenquiroz4453]

I hope he’s ok.

[@kevindeleon4627]

Wow

[@tjohnson034]

I’d like to know where Gaspard is now 1 year later...anyone know?

[@SilverKevlar]

still dish washing and quitted school look it up.

[@Risky2k9]

@@SilverKevlar lies

[@user-eu7md1ew9s]

Deported

[@ashhkills]

2:11 I know them both their building is 2 houses down from mine

[@marcleonidas7092]

Nobody ever brings what I'm about to say up. I don't know why, but it's extremely important: why do people keep having kids if they don't have the means to take care of them?? I just don't get it. That's great that this kid is working hard and honestly to get ahead. But why as latinos can we not admit that we have an over population problem. Why is it so impossibly difficult to admit the root of the problem???

[@mr.2gr33dy7]

Marc Leonidas overpopulation is cause by everyone not just Latinos!

[@janjan6661]

They have too much time on thier hands.

[@Leo-rb9sp]

Wait r they legal or illegal?

[@nixx569]

Mi amigos mi familia

[@hdhdhdhfdndjdhj737]

Even if they do deport them they will keep coming back by holes or by plane even by feet there’s no resolution

[@joemiranda1404]

That's why we need a wall and a better immigration policy and more border patrol agents. Force people to come in the right way.

[@Mydear___]

Joe Miranda you reek of privilege

[@actionsspeaklouderthanword537]

Dang poor young man! My parents came the same way! It really sucks because they make it harder on themselves when they refuse to respect that I'm different. I'm fact they discriminate against me and my sister! That's why my aunt's have a strong hate towards their children especially their daughters! They make it impossible for us to succeed! They take all the benefits for themselves and are very greedy! They want the worse for their children and it's very upsetting that this issue hasn't been brought up in the government the constant abuse makes this kids that are born here struggle beyond belief!!

[@angelxoxo1010]

BS. I have worked with many of these kids, and I can tell you now, they are not discriminated, at least not by most people. Here and there, everyone has discrimination problems, but it's not typical.

[@angelxoxo1010]

Don't confuse discrimination for being different.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Gaspar is hustling for a better life. I hope he somehow becomes a citizen of the U.S....

[@user-eu7md1ew9s]

He will not.

[@carolann2710]

They all are

[@salomeortizbetancur4493]

hola pobresito pero si historia me parecio interesante like si tambien te parece interesanta se historia

[@ericeandco]

Blame the parents. Putting your kids in harms way. Shameful parenting.

[@laurenmorales9255]

yeah, it is truly awful when the United States starts wars in these countries, putting these children and their families in harms way.

[@sairontv4183]

do they give them the passport??

[@Jennifer-lc2qn]

A need and a want to learn and work for survival and a better future. Don’t all kids need/want that? No. No they don’t. Comparing the average child citizen in USA to children like Gasper and his upbringing is illogical. I have and continue to work in homes around the United States of all income levels and see struggles at various levels but many times children and families can be and are linked to resources without needing to risk their life to flee to another state much less another country. Think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Think about how we begin connecting to the world and learning from our family/caregivers at birth. People like Gasper are still learning to trust their physiological needs are going to be met by someone/somewhere. This survival instinct is embedded in all of us. The city I live in has help wanted signs posted everywhere and although there’s a surplus because of covid effects and other factors, there are always help wanted signs in my city and other cities year round. Our system needs improvement but this is just one element and I know many of us want to see people being able to access food, shelter, and safety. God Bless

[@millerrich9753]

I work with kids like these

[@JoseCruz-hb3fm]

Ola yo pase peor que el osea people no se dejen llevar por esto

[@JoseCruz-hb3fm]

Jajaja mi historia buenisima seria

[@elprimo2380]

Yuo can do it bro

[@porunmexicomejor7953]

What ashame USA look what have you done to latin america

[@davidj1395]

Ya if you don't deport they will keep coming. Start deportation and the problem will be solved

[@daisybaybey]

@ellendegeneres @theellenshow

[@yeseniamacias662]

harass reality

[@rosemaryaldana6700]

They need to go back to their families. What parent will throw away a child. Give them back where they belong. Just as any child went to Paris, Roman, or any expensive country alone. And is a USA citizen They will send them back even if the United States was in war. We need to help our own children born in the USA.

[@alexcolindres3136]

They left their countries because of all the violence ....they are just trying to survive and have a better future . There is nothing left for them at home except death.

[@devinpeirce7152]

Alex Colindres no violence in Guatemala

[@alexcolindres3136]

@@devinpeirce7152 well that's B.S, theres violence everywhere.

[@devinpeirce7152]

Alex Colindres ok so why do we need em

[@octaviajackson6909]

Alex Colindres and again do that have to do with the United States we have kids here running from gang violence so again the United States have what responsibility for any of them

[@janjan6661]

I don't feel sorry bc we all have struggles.

[@alstewart9212]

Imagine the cost to our social services. They caused the closing of hospitals because they overload our ERs

[@javiervl9010]

Al Stewart ok but y’all benefit from them working outside too

[@joemiranda1404]

Javier VL actually the only ones who benefit are them and their families that they send their money to. Americans don't benefit from suppressed wages, competition for jobs with illegals and taking money our of our economy and sending it to another country. Americans certainly don't benefit from Hospitals closing because of illegals either...

[@janjan6661]

This is true

[@TheWoodland12]

No offense but why don’t people in Guatemala and these other Latin countries band together and fight for their countries to be better like we did and are still doing here in America. Everyone can’t fit here in this one country.

[@ponrix]

Oh...wo..is me story. Feel bad. Dudes basically a man.

[@alstewart9212]

I don’t owe him a penny of my children’s ,money.

[@javiervl9010]

Al Stewart why hate bro,

[@joemiranda1404]

It's not hate stating the truth. We don't owe these people anything. We owe our own people. All these people are other countries problems that we can't afford to take care of. We are $20 Trillion in Debt and taking care of these kids and allowing them to take away jobs that Americans should be working is causing us even more debt.

[@alexcolindres3136]

Stfu, he's not asking for your money

[@kyra_2596]

@@joemiranda1404 ask trump to pay taxes

[@joemiranda1404]

@@kyra_2596 He pays more in taxes in 1 year than you will make in your entire lifetime. You obviously have no clue about how running a business or taxes work if you think he don't pay anything. STFU.

[@alstewart9212]

If their smart, why don’t they learn American English?

[@Leo-rb9sp]

The teacher should not be speaking Spanish especially in an american public school. This is an english speaking country.

[@blackburgundy1659]

English is not even the official language of the US dumby💀