How Low Income Families Survive Off Pennies | Growing Up Poor: Britain’s Breadline Kids

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Ай бұрын

Three articulate and engaging kids tell their own stories and wryly observe the impact poverty and homelessness is having on their families, including the toll it is taking on their parents’ mental health.
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@rapturewatchjesusiscoming3143 19 күн бұрын

The pressure on these poor children just breaks my heart.... It's so unfair that children have to worry about having food😢.

@CB-xd4us 12 күн бұрын

Het zijn de ouders geen geld dan ook geen kinderen krijgen.

@ewidontlikeyou 9 күн бұрын

yep, it's really stressful.

@ceezee9179 Ай бұрын

Wonder how these folks are doing now?

@susiex6669 3 күн бұрын

I would walk on glass, work under the table, do anything to make sure my kids never went hungry. I wouldnt relly on the state.

@stacefitzgerald2177 Ай бұрын

These kids are missing out on being kids and having to deal with their parents bullshit. A child shouldnt even know what depression or anxiety is.

@NobodySpecial509 28 күн бұрын

Amen. Their parents need to get their shit together & be a good example for their children.

@Lael1 28 күн бұрын

Agreed

@catholicfaithofmine2664 27 күн бұрын

Yup if the parents cant cope how will their children?

@dianestevens2659 26 күн бұрын

The parents seem capable of working but choose to sit about moaning@@NobodySpecial509

@dianestevens2659 26 күн бұрын

Why burden the children with adult issues? Not right

@tessmusson8180 12 күн бұрын

It’s heartbreaking to see what these children have to endure, I hope things get better for these struggling families

@metallooily7606 Ай бұрын

God blessed all you kids,sad to hear this happened around the world its a Global issues hungry children

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

So why are people having them

@Dylanesque 6 күн бұрын

If children are having to worry about mum, dad, homelife and where the next meal is coming from, they're not learning at school. Tory Britain. Same old Tory Britain.

@cultureclique2173 2 күн бұрын

If you dont have money dont have kids! Education!

@helenshack2838 6 күн бұрын

This video has been shown before. I don’t know which year it’s from. But would be nice to know if anything has improved for these families since it was shown last.

@user-pe7tv6cr3r 26 күн бұрын

those who grow up poor are better than myself and i'll never compare to be blunt wish u all and them the best

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

I just feel so bad for them, especially for that older girl you know

@dianestevens2659 26 күн бұрын

Can the first lady work while the kids are at school?

@theirmom4723 3 күн бұрын

Most of these areas have no work that will actually benefit them. They lose too much on benefits if they work. Leaving them unable to afford to live.

@angieprice7206 Күн бұрын

My heart aches for any child who has to face such worries. 😢

@chloeprincess935 8 күн бұрын

I’m 16 and I love watching these videos. Me and my family used to be poor aswell and we’ve come far.

@tina.a.59 26 күн бұрын

I wish I could help Danielle so she can continue with school

@debbieframpton3857 10 күн бұрын

Sell that empty freezer or at least unplug it

@THELONESTARSTATE1776 19 күн бұрын

I really hope everything is alright with them now ♥️

@ruthbaird1646 8 күн бұрын

Not having passed all the GCSEs is more than a self worth and self esteem hit, it’s an accomplishment that she didn’t achieve for herself, that she’s so mad, sad and infuriated with. It meant she’d have an excellent passport in education, and with that power to go and get what she’s destined for. With all she has been dealing with and gone through, is it any wonder why she didn’t achieve what she wanted? Children don’t do well when hungry, constantly uprooted, with no stability in their abode.

@lovisaricks9168 8 күн бұрын

I wonder if, this could be seen in another direction. Sugar makes people hungry. Maybe focus on protein; Beans, meat and legumes. Focus on seeds for veggies, or veggies that don't spoil. That would be cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions and squash. Maybe get rid of the fridge. Also get rid of extra stuff. This makes it easier to take care of the house.

@janetturner6771 7 күн бұрын

Amen !!!

@garycooper9207 Ай бұрын

Seen this ages ago

@cherylturner5655 27 күн бұрын

If you cant feed your kids how are you feeding your dog. Its probally starving to death.

@carriebizz 8 күн бұрын

Im in Australia and I think it's disgraceful the way some people have these pre paid gas and electric meters is awful in the UK, We don't have those here, it actually illegal for a utility company to shut off your service. We just have a direct debit come out every fortnight

@ohmeowzer1 28 күн бұрын

This is old..all these kids are all grown up

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

What's a fortnite ? Every month in nc usa . I don't need to pay on time . I get a couple weeks .

@caseyharding7399 16 күн бұрын

in that debt,no house or money what a shit way to raise a child UK government you should be ashamed of yourself

@paranormel9346 13 күн бұрын

Love the last thought “all people are created equal… apparently…”

@_UnknownEntity Ай бұрын

🖤

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

I find sometimes teachers can be harsh at times I never found that myself, but I am guessing it does happen to some people Like if people normally pass on a test when they get even the a instead of an A+ that can make them feel like they’re not doing enough, even though they tried very hard

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

but here in Ontario Canada, people that do make 20 or $30 an Our lot of them people can’t even afford to buy food for their children, even though they make great money And I think it’s happening in the states so yeah, even the people that make really really really good paycheques are still struggling with being able to afford food and being able to Get their children into things they want to get them into like if their children want to play a sport or something that cost money Canada, and then the United States that make really really really good paycheques can’t afford to even send their children to camp sometimes Or they can’t afford to pay for a uniform for their daughter or son to be able to play hockey or soccer or you know

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

but I find that poverty does have challenges And it leaves teenagers with this burden of like you know just a little bit of a failure on their test. It means that they aren’t doing well. You know and when you live in poverty, you’re trying to do everything in your power so that one day you can get a good job go to college you can Be in a business you own your own business and then you have the money to support yourself and your family you know In her situation, I can see it in my mind. I can imagine why that would be frustrating and discouraging you know.

@LauraSnow-in3nx 20 күн бұрын

Could she go to a food bank vs taking out a loan for food?

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

The reason the rich people are doing so well in England is because apparently it doesn’t sound like the government is raising the Taxes, crazy sky high So if you were able to afford six dollars for a pound of meat, you know you won’t be paying $6.97 for 3 pounds of meat So otherwise, the people that great paycheques would be struggling with money as well as the people who are already struggling

@worlddocumentarychannel 26 күн бұрын

💔💔💔

@Glen_Hoban 16 күн бұрын

The filmer should be doing more to not just shed light help these families esp with kids involved

@anmolkissen5199 22 күн бұрын

This little girl is in transition between a girl and a mature woman

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

I think all teenagers feel like that you know even the ones that do have money and they’re rich ones. You know the teenagers that are one day gonna grow up with Kelly Clarkson as their mom you know. Kelly Clarkson Also has children and they’re very very very young right now, but they are gonna be teenagers at one point in their life and they will experience that in their life They are normally very, very, very good at getting marks and then all of a sudden they just drop they don’t do as well Doesn’t mean that happens to only people in poverty it happens to people over the place and it is disappointing I can feel and I can imagine it It must be very, very, very discouraging for that person

@ninajohnson6578 14 күн бұрын

How can this possibly be ok…it’s not!

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

In England it sounds like it’s completely different because it sounds like people that make more than minimum wage there Are doing OK they don’t have Worry about not having to pay for things in England, and some countries are like that sometimes the Minimum wage people and The people that make More than minimum wage Or able to provide food with her able to give their children the life of luxury you know they’re able to give their children the best life they’re able to hire the best teachers in their school to teach their kids You know they can if their kids need help with something they can hire a person to help their kids with their schoolwork you know

@daphnerichardson8013 2 күн бұрын

What I wonder is why these women don't work during school hours. My country don't have a generous welfare system so the hustle is always on. We buy our own houses. Goverment has houses they build but you pay a mortage. I don't know anyone who don't work. We are all a two income households. Don't understand this.

@alicerabbit8 6 күн бұрын

They have no money but dad has cash for cigarettes, priorities mate

@einat1622 3 күн бұрын

Or Pepsi

@BJM217 22 күн бұрын

My god, National Health isn’t working that poor young girls teeth.

@theirmom4723 3 күн бұрын

Teeth are not considered health care in the UK. Only if they become infected, then they pull them. The UK is the last country concerned with a model smile.

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

maybe if you don’t go through it yourself you know and you’re not exactly poor, but you’re not rich either Like my family isn’t rich, but they’re not poor either we still can afford food, but we still have to watch our money. We still have to look for the things on sale. And even the people that More than minimum wage in Ontario Canada, the cost of food and everything even the rich people are often left with not much money After they pay their bills and they pay for their gas, they are not Left With in their bank account, you know so yeah

@22ergie Ай бұрын

Don't worry kiddies, when you become of working age, the Crown will be more than happy to take most of your wages when all is said and done. So sadly, you will feel right at home being poor for the rest of your life while the Royals are living the high life off of your backs, and OFF OF YOUR MONEY! You all in the UK need to ditch that "monarchy", and let these people EAT! PS) NO CHILD 0:50 should have to "be at school worrying" where their next meal is coming from! Insanity!

@teresahiggs4896 Ай бұрын

It’s the billions of “migrants” that illegally flood into the UK. And the UK goverment, just like the US goverment, spends so much money on helping these illegals, instead of deporting them! Those illegals get , prioritized housing , money, and all sorts of goverment benifits. In the US they get free housing, a high amount of food stamps Cash money, medical care , money for furniture , free translators and free lessons in English ( which many dont bother to learn) Our governments prioritize helping the people who have entered our countries illegally. And provide very little help for the native, law abiding citizens . It breaks my heart that all,these beautiful Brits are suffering so much. And the same for all the Americans that are suffering. These aren’t people who are gaming the system to get as much free stuff as they can , having large numbers of children, and they are capable of working but don’t want to work. These people in the video and millions like them , are the “working poor” who are one paycheck away from homelessness, one catastrophic event in their lives and they are broke. These people want to work and provide for their families . This extreme poverty is not just affecting the adults , but the children and it will,have an effect on the children’s lives , maybe for their entire lives, definateky for a long time. Physical health, mental health are involved. Children are our future and we are doing them a huge disservice. We are allowing a generation to grow up in extreme poverty.

@theirmom4723 3 күн бұрын

U.S. politicians are no different than the Monarchy

@22ergie 3 күн бұрын

If not WORSE!@@theirmom4723

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

and I’m not saying that you know it sees peoples fault for doing that and I’m not blaming these parents for not working you know I’m not blaming their situation. I’m just saying like it makes sense. If you don’t have the money then you can’t expect people to be able to afford clothing and food. You can’t walk into a restaurant to get a meal for free you know I mean, majority of restaurant won’t allow you to do that

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

not like people that are making minimum wage and making more than minimum wage, you know those people You know we’re often doing good and then they get one or two marks wrong and then it’s like I don’t really give a shit I’m still better than other people in my class Not as good as you did before is still better than what other people got in the class It means nothing to them because they don’t have to worry about struggling with money. They don’t have to worry about working harder to provide for themselves and For their family They don’t have to worry about the stigma and the fact that you know it’s hard to make friends. They don’t have to worry about being judged and being ignored or bullied by other people you know just because they don’t have any money. They don’t have to worry about that. Why would they worry about a Low mark on one test?

@CreakyCricket 13 күн бұрын

How Low Income Families Survive Off Pennies? You do without.

@LeeGoddess-fy4qp 11 күн бұрын

Seems like she need some financial advice on how to manage her money. She has decent things. What about selling the big freezer to fill the little freezer and refrigerator with food🙆. Idk , poverty is a mindset. She gonna always live like that if thats how she thinks

@einat1622 3 күн бұрын

It might not be hers to sell (government housing).

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

Havingbkids dont makeblife better , why not look and see .

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

but That is the way it should be. Nobody should be making a great paycheque and still be struggling. That doesn’t make any sense to me. But in Canada and the United States it’s like that just doesn’t make any sense you know but that’s the way Canada is and that’s the way he United States is England Children growing up in poverty or blaming the government for not you know giving the money or as much money as they should be getting a month but yet here the people that do Make very very good pay like 20 or $30 an hour can’t afford food because our Prime Minister just Trudeau is raising taxes on some of the food Like the meat and different things so let’s say something is like five dollars or $5.97 You’re probably paying like $6.30 you know for that item and that say if a pound of ground beef for a pound of chicken thighs are six dollars for like two or three pounds Of beef or chicken That would be like $14 a pound like I don’t understand how even the people that make 20 or $30 an hour will be able to pay for that you know it’s ridiculous Happens to people who own the companies as well. They put the prices up and Justin Trudeau just keeps adding onto it like it’s crazy.

@leighhoppins9273 4 күн бұрын

so yeah, in Canada, it’s like everybody is struggling with money. Everybody is having a hard time buying food and you know being able to afford the things like clothing and things they want to do. In England, the people that do make good paycheques are really, really really good for themselves and while the people that live in poverty are the ones that are struggling That is the wsy it should be you know People that don’t work and don’t get much money should be going to the food bank to get their food It just makes no sense that a person who makes slower than minimum wage should be able to just walk into a store, a grocery store and have money to pay for a whole bunch of food And meanwhile, all the people that make wonderful paychecks, can’t even afford vegetables and

@sallyclay1974 24 күн бұрын

Shouldnt bring kids into the world unless u csn support them. Poverty has negative effects on them

@angelachanellehuang5663 20 күн бұрын

Japan took the money

@Netehope123 6 күн бұрын

I think Courtney has a nice spirit, helpful to her mother.🇦🇺🤎🩵

@jeffbland3635 Ай бұрын

These parents should have thought about kids before having them

@communismisthefuture6503 Ай бұрын

Thats not how humans work

@leonierascionato547 Ай бұрын

That's silly . Nonone can predict the future. They were ok before. But economic downturn has affected everyone

@scrublord4480 29 күн бұрын

Stfu jeff no one asked for your ignorant opinion

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

What's sully is yes some of us think ... not everybody does .

@scrublord4480 29 күн бұрын

They rather send that money to their pimp Zelensky so he can buy another mansion in Miami

@V8-friendly Ай бұрын

By buying less stuff? 📦

@teresahiggs4896 Ай бұрын

It’s not that simple.

@V8-friendly Ай бұрын

@@teresahiggs4896 I think rich folks have so much crap they don't even need. Does not bring happiness either. 👎

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

@@V8-friendlythey have money. They don't feel unsatisfied. We poor feel unsatisfied. Buy more. Who must you impress?

@V8-friendly 7 күн бұрын

@@melindasmith3713 Well it's all about, keeping up with the Joneses isn't it?

@melindasmith3713 7 күн бұрын

I'd say it's about kids and husband don't need me . I'm 47 , been nice. Raised kids . I'm good what about me . . I had needs I gave up .