Poor people having way too many kids is also the end product of the scarcity mindset. Chronic stress alters their way of thinking. They can't think straight and keep making poor decision, like having kids they can't afford to have :'(

This is what happens to my mom. Everytime my allowance from scholarship comes. She spends it all in a day, her reason is that she wants to experience luxurious food too. She's tired of being poor. I keep saying to her since she's never had a job ever since my dad died, to just wait until I graduate and get a job. She also didn't want me to study because it is not necessary. But I wanted to rebel against her so I finished even tho I tried taking my own life several times because of bullying. All my older brothers advice me not to give her money but I keep feeling empathy and giving in and she does it all over again. When I do get to control my money and be very meticulous in what I buy for forcefully and bills, she says I'm selfish and I always count money. I was always selfish with money because I didn't get to have my own. Everytime I get Christmas money, I have to give it to my mom to pay bills. I only took ged for elementary and highschool so I am not smart. I know understand her because of the videos. Thank you :)

This video is really true. I work in medical sales for life-support machines, and one thing worse than being poor, is being poor AND sick. When the family sole breadwinner suddenly fallen sick, bed-ridden, or not fit for work anymore, it is a very heartbreaking moment for the family. There is even one case where the husband abandoned and divorced his sick wife and left their daughter with her. She cant even work as she depends on oxygen therapy 24 hours.

That's why education is important. Education, while not perfect, gives people with offsprings a child to break this cycle. It gives everyone while might not be equal opportunity, but gives poor people a better opportunity to break the poverty cycle

Never considered some of these things. Thanks for providing this perspective.

Warms my heart that the mom who bought so many drinks only wanted to provide the kids what they wanted. Shows how much she actually really wants to provide her kids those wants.

No offence. I have been wondering why many below average families have so many children. Giving birth is not cheap. Where they get so much money to see the gynae. It is very expensive.

family planning is one of the best planning

Come on, credit card companies won't help the poor people!

How about students, I also realised myself instead of doing work, I chose to watch KZfaq and play games instead. I think students can also experience this 'procrastinating like illness'.

I'm 27 living in LA where it's expensive as hell. I don't make a ton of money, but I guarantee the biggest reason I'm able to stay afloat and not sink into poverty is because I don't have any children lol.

You just need long term planning including - Saving - Accommodations - income reliability - How much moneys you sustains for your family members when you out of jobs - One Or Two children’s is ideal for long term planning

This video is true, I'm living in a poor family, I've been bullyied because my family doesn't have the money to get things.

If you buy a flat , take a longer loan period you will end up paying more than the richer person with shorter loan , Poor people, sad life for us

The only poor decision here is having 5 kids.

No offence, she’s earns 1.5k a month, why does the lady inform her about the BOC and posb credit card? Is it some sort of marketing?

Some middle-income folks keep complaining that they are 'poor' or that they do not have enough to spend. But guess what? Some of them live in landed property, spend on unnecessary expenses such as Netflix subscriptions/Spotify Premium, Starbucks and also buy branded goods like branded handbags, iPhones and Airpods. Tell me, do this people deserve to complain? Sometimes I find them so absurd. But then I just gotta shut my mouth before screaming at them that they are people that are more poor than you.

I mocked some people I know for their poor decisions. I want to hug them and say sorry right now..

If Noridah gets the $420 as a monthly sum and not weekly, would it benefit her a little more to spend a little more on some weeks and less on others while still maintaining the $100/week average to make use of offers for the necessities?

This is so depressing and true. I'm thankful for what I have, we didn't have much growing up. Being poor really is a never-ending cycle for many. If you are a child at school while in poverty, you're not likely going to eat nutritious food to help your brain develop, leading to a poor education and low paying wages.

If I don't have money to rise one children why should I need 5 Children. I don't understand why should a couple need 5 children instead of 2 the lady have two children instead of 5 then the two will leave better lifestyle than 5 it is a simple math. They are poor because of this reason

Take responsibility, don't have 5 children then complain. Not 1950s anymore.

It's impressive to see the high level of analysis that goes into these videos. Poverty mindset is a very real issue and is a hidden barrier to escaping poor conditions. Another way of saying it is that poor people tend to get stuck in the permanent present. The demands of daily living overtake a person's emotional and cognitive capacity and there is very little chance to be able to get a clear view of the future and how it might be possible to make that future look different. In order to take a longer view of our life we need a period of calm where we don't need to think about daily survival. But how can poor people take a decent amount of time out of their lives to think deeply about the future when food needs to be on the table that night? Poverty alleviation programmes need to take a broader view and factor in the psychological aspects of poverty.

Honestly I love having no kids. I have free time and disposable income. And even if s*** hits the fan in my life (unemployment, sickness, etc) at least I have only myself to worry about. Life would be much tougher having kids.

the fact she is STILL BUYING Disposable diapers is a bad decision, i remember when my mum was taking care of my sister's babies, she only use disposable diapers when bringing the baby outside, when in the house, she would use cloth diapers and wash them to reduce the amount of diapers needed monthly. When you are poor a lot of things, you have to do Hands On, or DIY or use Hand-Me-Downs rather than Shop at a supermarket. Clothes and such, you often buy from 2nd hand shops or wet market bazzars, and not shopping centers. even baby milk powder you also dun buy branded ones.

Number 1 rule in singapore to NOT BE POOR. NEVER EVER EVER HAVE A KID

Financial education

A different race or people, in a different place, with different cultures and ways of life, YET I can relate to them, because we all generally deal with the same daily obstacles in life. Great video.

Times are changing and it's getting more difficult for low income families to move up the social ladder. The wealth gap is increasing and it's only getting worse. I'm really thankful to my parents who started with nothing (actually less than nothing because they had to pay off debts of my grandparents and even supported their younger siblings through school and university) but worked so hard to the point that we're now quite privileged. If I was in that kind of financial status in today's world, I don't think it would be possible for me to lift myself out of low income status even if I worked 3 jobs.

But the very first thing... why 5 children ???

one common trait of the poor from almost every country is that they mostly have way too many kids. This actually creates a vicious cycle for the next generation as well.

Apparently this video doesn't go deep enough to explain the "Why 5 children" question hahah

Don't make the rush decision in making new lives when you can't afford. SIMPLE! BE SINGLE. BE FREE. LIVE ALONE IT MUCH BETTER WHEN YOU ARE UNPREPARED. DON'T DRAGGED THESE INNOCENT NEW LIVES DOWN WITH YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR MISTAKE. MIND OVER EMOTIONS.

I don't understand why people decide to have more than 1 kid when they can't afford it. It's also not fair for the kids

4:20 "instead of doing what we need to do, we go to our mobile phones". Ouch that hurts. Okay I promise this is the last video I'll go back to studying right now #5daysToExams

Poverty is not a lack of money per se; but lack of opportunity. If a government cannot (does not) provide more opportunities to people in poverty, then the cycle would not be broken.

Poor family planning is one of the biggest finacial mistake that people make.

1:35 "I'm not qualified " it breaks my heart.

Here in philippines the poorest sector has only less than 50$ budget a month still these people are blessed

Some large families were well to do or manage to get by. Its all too easy to fall into the poverty trap. Sudden huge bill brought on by illness or accident. Retrenchment due to a bad economy or restructuring businesses. Family or personal issues. All these are poverty pitfalls. We shouldn't judge. We should rather tackle how to help these family lift themselves up from the ground. We need to have more social workers. Each family needs a different kind of support, may it be, Financial support, Emotional support, Mental support, Skill support,

Nope. I cannot feel sympathy for anyone who pops out a bunch of kids. That's a selfish act and i will not pay for it.

I can't believe how so many people can be judgemental about the poor having 5 kids. We do not know how they got there. Could it be they had the 5 kids when their situation were able to provide for the kids? Or maybe they were exploited by someone else? It doesn't take much for many people to fall into poverty. For a diploma holder, the average paycheck is 1.8k minus cpf, you are likely to take home 1.5k. Provided the spouse doesn't divorce you or does not die of whatever causes, a single parent with a diploma is likely to be in poverty even with a good full time job.

This is kinda anti-climatic

Poor is a mindset. People complain about wages. Yo it's a competition, make do with what you got, move ahead and you get respected by your fellow. That's what life is about better yourself. I see the poor are too caught up with money. When you work, what are you selling? A skill. Learn skills. They're worth money. Don't work for money, as money is a byproduct of skill.

You should see some of the mind blowingly huge environmental footprints that many well educated wealthy people have if we want to see what real poor decisions are.

just wear condoms. expensive in short term cheaper in long term

Packet drinks had sugar which pleased her mind and gives her pleasure when she bought it and drink it. All she needs is 28 days to change her habit and make small changes to re redirect her short term rewards for long term gains

No longer a need for massive families!

Every society need to have a mix of low, middle and high income people to function properly. If everyone is able to get proper education, no one would want to take up the low paying/dead-end jobs like cleaner, plumber, electrician, cashier, waitress, driver, delivery etc. In that case, what should we do? Import more foreign workers?

When they say " life is difficult" ive been there done that. When iam 16yo, Iam already end up homeless living in the concrete jungle of singapore. The financial lesson that I learn from a cardboard collector "Today's money is for tomorrow's meal"

money does affect your ability to live your life, but I think pampering your soul and watching your 5children smile is far more worth than having all the money in this world ☺️. my father used to say, the most exciting part of his life is when we live in poverty with growing up children. so guys, live your life do not follow what the media or social media comment section say.

Why have so many children if you can’t afford it honestly

there are 2 types of poor people: one belongs to the unfortunate (e.g. they were ok at first but met with some unfortunate incidence such as serious accidents, illness, etc; then they can no longer earn a decent living). the second type belongs to people with poor genes, they do not know how to think long term; they multiply themselves senseless and recklessly, become parents at very young age. they have very limited earning power. so as time goes by, their family size increases, they become more and more poor. These second group will never recover or get better. How to help them if they don't help themselves?

There's the problem. 5 Children.

Single mom 5 kids , last week I read a news article about a widowed father who is a security guard having 12 kids. In the other CNA video there is a family of 8 kids causing the elder sister having to go to work young just to support the family. There is certain part of Singapore with certain believe, keep having tons of kids . These people rarely have the time to educate or provide for their children turning into vicious cycle. I really hope the G curb the number of child these group have, down to a certain level. If not the society have to feed them instead, from tax payer money . It's not fair both for the child and the tax payer to support the parent wants if the parent could not afford it in the first place.

There should be a restriction on how many kids you can have based on your income. Feel sorry for the kids because of irresponsible parents.

Once I learned how to manage stress, I became very productive. I think stress management is key. People freak out way to easily. Do you see successful people always stressed out? Yes, but they know how to manage it.

I came from a poor family with 5 brothers. Poor people should not have kids at all . Its selfish and delusional. My dad hides behind his glory story of working 24 /7 in order to provide but all the while he was working our family was falling apart in his absence. He shouldn't have had so many kids at one time, that's his failure.He thought because the bible said he should have children that he should leave us to philosophize and romanticize his failures and absence. Now that his children turned 18 he can cash out his inadequacies by saying " well you're adults now you deal with it" . Smh poor religious people are ruining their own families. As long as I'm poor I wont have children. I wont repeat his mistakes and the mistakes of most poor religious people. Dont breed more stupidity and mythology.

She should purchase her groceries online. Not only is it cheaper than brick and mortar store but there's also a lot of promo code for discount. She can easily apply for a debit card instead of a credit card for online purchases.

Im in a poor family. Im not going to make the same mistakes my parents did. Ive seen what poor decisions have done to our family

so wouldn't instead of giving $650 a month to someone who's likely to misspend it, it would be better to give them $200 a month, but send them three meals a day (for the whole family) to ensure that they incur less stress instead?

Nothing beats the spirit like poverty.

You don't actually save money if you buy 2 items at a discounted price. You just bought 2 items cheaper that's all. You saved nothing.

just think, how much money she can save if she only has 2 kids.

Taxes and interest. Fines and fees. Its isnot a mindset. Its lack of resources.

Fun fact, those who are actually stuck in the loophole will most likely to miss out on this video. They are too busy thinking about how to resolve problems with no solutions to actually work on things that may get them out of these never ending sufferings.

Mother of 5. That is your poorest decision. Stop having kids people at least stop having as many.

Why have so many children when you can't even pay bills?

The right type of education - financial literacy - will make a big difference. Many who earn big money are broke before the end of the month. On the other hand, there are teachers who became millionaires or attained financial freedom through spending wisely. "Poverty is like everything else. In the end it becomes bearable. One continues to exist in a wretched sort of way that is just sufficient to sustain it." Victor Hugo, 'Les Miserables'.

Im working for an international buss solutions company for 7 years and what im earning is equivalent to a financial assistance for the poor in Singapore? Wow just wow. Now i know why theyre moving jobs here in the Philippines.

Yay it’s not an attitude problem that I’m here watching KZfaq vids when I should be studying LOL

The comment's section here is really a sad reality of what Singaporeans are. Your criticisms are totally valid, i understand them but try n put yourselves in her position and see if you would do the same things as she does. And what can we, who are educated and fortunate do to improve the situation of these fellow singaporeans so that they have a brighter future...im not trying to be positive or anything like that but what comes around, goes around...

When i see escaldes in front of section 8 housing, there is something wrong.

The only reality she should have prioritized was family planning. Then she would have not been on that situation.

Is poor decision making a person poor or a poor person make decision making him poor? I am so confuse now.....

You had your chance to decide when you have no child. This experiment is failed from the beginning.

If only they could STOP BREEDING

My tips on how to save money. Do your research. Where, when, how can i get the things i desire or need cheaper ? Examples would be buy in bulk, wait for a sale, purchase items online etc. NEVER owe money from anybody. NEVER buy what you want but what you really need.

This is great content. This is what journalism is about.

I'm a fifth kid, and I find some of these comments insensitive. The sole breadwinner of my family, my dad, refused job promotions because it will lead to stress and health problems. If he didn't do that, our family won't survive. My mum was not allowed to work cuz of my dad. She takes care of the household and funds. I was going to be handed to my auntie, but my dad refused in the end. Why? Love and trust. It's that simple. We do not need a rich life, we just want to be better and do well in our dealings with others. He earns 1200 a month. Now my siblings are teachers and I'm going uni. We are more financially educated now. Some decisions are still questionable. But anyway, just remember that we can't judge others so easily.

Also educate more people about planned parenthood and protection for a better future.

I've watch this video and I don't get what's the point of the video. Where are all the so called poor decision this video claims? All I see is two mothers trying to keep their kids alive, budgeting their living expense carefully. Where are the fathers? Why aren't they helping to pay bills and bring money home to keep the family afloat? These mothers ending up in this situation isn't within their control, or is this video suggesting these mothers become gold diggers and sleep their way until they find a rich husband before having kids? Who wouldn't want a better paying job? Who's going to look after the kids, cook them breakfast, lunch and dinner and take them to school if the mother is away working in a job? What's a rich decision? Falling for these "loyalty cards" shopping programs, or spending $45.95 instead of $26.25 is "smart" or "rich decision"? Saving $3 but end up spending $45.95 is called "smart" when they don't even use all those nappies/toilet paper? LMAO! These marketing tactics are what shops used to get you to spend more and more at their shop. I don't know who's making the poor decision here. When you have a surplus of money, you tend to not think about how much you spend and end up splashing money around carelessly. Feel like a new iPhone X? Sure no problem, I earn $X dollars a month, I'll splash some money and treat myself to a new iPhone X. So I repeat, I don't understand what this video is raving on about. Sounds more like it's trying to throw some big scientific word then forcefully made a failed video around that concept. This video is so full of shit. For all those people bragging about getting an "education", do your schools teach you about life and financial lessons? Don't your school just teach you maths, science, english, environment and perhaps about human body in health education? I live in Australia and we sure as hell don't have teachers telling us life lessons or how to manage our money.

cant watch full episode tho

Joshua's Singapore accent is terrific. It reminds me of a long time ago.

I can buy 10 chocolate bars but 1 choclate bar is luxury for me

On the flip side, being rich is cheap! Gov agencies provide transport, handphone, medical, laptop, meal and other allowance.

3:00 Mary are you okay? $400 of packet drink is a bit too much. She needs to slow down and breathe.

Well, all I know is that I won't have 5 kids when I'm penniless

That was why in the past people at the age of 55 can draw out their CPF. After retiring they don't have an income hence no money and they get stressed and make stupid decisions. With CPF drawn they are less stressed and not so likely to make wrong decisions. But sadly now a days the CPF is locked up so tight that its near impossible to draw out hence people get stressed and make bad decisions.

It all boils down to family planning! Why have so many kids when you know jolly well life is difficult and you can ill afford. Please be aware that not only poor parents suffer, your own children suffers too! Been there done that! Had the most horrible and pathetic childhood ever and I hate my parents to this very day!

Hello CNA, Do you have a full episode of this documentary?

Stupidity kills, and it cost u too. Gov should provide consultancy not money

Poverty is not a lack of character,but a lack of cash. -Rutger Bergman.

If you have 1,550 dollars a month in the Philippines, you pretty much can have a decent life. Professionals here get so much more less.

This video shouldn't exist as it's very hypocritical of them. Want to raise the issue and yet change the subject to something to promote. Like the financial support (higher tax on your people) or the credit card promotion (extra unnecessarily bills on you people for the big companies pocket). The perfect form of slavery and misery in disguise as your savior.

Great educational video brings attention to a growing issue. On the other hand come on if you don't have money why have more and more kids? You dont need to be genius to figure that out.

In modern world it's common to be kind of rich and have no children, so these people are contrary to modernity, they found that children are much more precious than money

THE POOR HAS LOTS OF GREAT IDEA, BUT THE GREAT IDEA THAT THEY DIDNT KNOW IS THE WORD *TRY*

then why she had 5 kid's

Scarcity Mindset. Ah, I learn something today!