The Teen Whose Family Can’t Afford To Buy Food: Professor Green Living in Poverty

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • In Britain today one in four children grows up in poverty. Rapper turned documentary maker Professor Green (aka Stephen Manderson) has done well, but he grew up in a home where there was a lot of stress over money.
    Here, Professor Green follows the story of 14-year-old Tyler, who has been living in cramped emergency accommodation for 18 months.
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Komentáře • 878

  • @4ts135
    @4ts135 Před 5 lety +319

    WHERE IS THE FATHER?! As Black men, we really let ourselves down in this department.

    • @painexotic3757
      @painexotic3757 Před 5 lety +63

      Lol. 1.) This guy only represents himself, not all black men.
      2.) How about these women choose their men better. I see too many times women knowing a guy isn't father material yet still having kids with him then having the audacity to blame the guy when he chooses to forego fatherhood.

    • @Veronica81995
      @Veronica81995 Před 5 lety +31

      Not only black people..also white..my childs father doesnt give a shit about him. Its a male thing..more selfish

    • @mindyschocolate
      @mindyschocolate Před 5 lety +11

      PaiN ExoTiC why does he get to forgo fatherhood? Moms don’t get to do that, especially facing severe judgment from anti Choicers.

    • @uniqueplayz7979
      @uniqueplayz7979 Před 5 lety +2

      @Miss Montana actually it's not, I live in a black city and almost everyone has their fathers. It's just that some of them are in jail that's all.

    • @midlands8819
      @midlands8819 Před 5 lety

      4Ts damn right. It’s in ur folks blood to be like that

  • @Mr.Shows97
    @Mr.Shows97 Před 5 lety +206

    £40 benefits to live on per week for 1 adult and two teenagers...that's crazy! I thought the British government would pay out more to these poor families.

    • @Mr.Shows97
      @Mr.Shows97 Před 5 lety +6

      Adam Leho What if there are no work available in her area. Also she needs to care and look after her children.

    • @john_1995
      @john_1995 Před 5 lety +12

      @@AdamLehodey because she has depression u dick head do you no what that does to people it can effect people in many different ways ur just very ignorant

    • @georgelotter6654
      @georgelotter6654 Před 5 lety +2

      Jahed Miah A foster kid in semi-independent living gets £57 per week and that’s mainly for food and “pocket money” but there is families like these who get £80 a fortnight....disgraceful and poor governments

    • @john_1995
      @john_1995 Před 5 lety +2

      @@georgelotter6654 OK so school clothes stuff to buy for school clothes for her kids electric bill gas bill council tax she will defo have to pay a service charge even if that's a 20 a month that's 20 a month you people must not live by your self or have kids because the real world is a tough place plus you have to pay TV licenses that's a fiver a week another 20 a month you lot are talking out of your ass maybe they need to stop giving money to these Muslims with so many kids and are system won't be broke

    • @WorldOfMellie
      @WorldOfMellie Před 5 lety +5

      It’s a lie she gets more money

  • @briffaaa2631
    @briffaaa2631 Před 5 lety +53

    This is depressing, it just puts things in perspective on how much I take for granted in life. How much my father has given me and all the disrespect I have shown to those who love me when there are people like Taylor that haven’t had half what I’ve had😭😤

    • @cheekymonkey4529
      @cheekymonkey4529 Před rokem

      It's the mums fault for having kids with a man who doesn't pay his way 🧔🏿‍♂️

  • @alohanurnur4893
    @alohanurnur4893 Před 5 lety +56

    Let me clarify one thing- The fact that there is already an opportunity for people to get accommodation and food for free, it is amazing. community and country do care. whereas if they would live in other countries - they would starve on the streets

  • @taslimayousuf2639
    @taslimayousuf2639 Před 5 lety +8

    This kid has a strong head on his shoulder and is ridiculously brave. Looking out for his mum and just dealing with the situation instead of acting out. So much respect. I hope and pray that he continues with that strong head and makes something of himself!!

  • @bethanyleigh9691
    @bethanyleigh9691 Před 5 lety +541

    These comments about the woman living off the government because she is lazy is making me sick to my stomach , this attitude is exactly why many people are in this situation. We aren't in the bloody Victorian times , people aren't in this situation because of their actions , it's the circumstances they were born into . Show this family and the others like it some human compassion and maybe we'd progress as a society . We are one of the richest countries in the world and people literally get their meals from the food bank it's so heartbreaking 😩. Then people end up in a vicious cycle of poverty , and just so you people who aren't on benefits can still have the same struggles , so don't be so quick to judge people .

    • @lillexus5589
      @lillexus5589 Před 5 lety +20

      If one has 2 healthy hands, one can work, easy as that

    • @bethanyleigh9691
      @bethanyleigh9691 Před 5 lety +29

      Lil Lexus she had a chronic illness... you clearly did not watch the video

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +12

      Not all illnesses are visible to the naked eye.

    • @iDopeyHD
      @iDopeyHD Před 5 lety +4

      iv known many people that have stilled worked with chronic illnesses to help provide. Even the children could do certain amounts of work. my grandma still works with serious back issues and arthritis. Not really any excuse unless you are literally physically unable to walk or move. Just look at all the people living in poverty in 3rd world country, all of them have their own set of issues but they cant let that stop them from trying to provide.

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +9

      @@iDopeyHD Where in the video shows she isn't trying or doesn't work?

  • @glenmurray7699
    @glenmurray7699 Před 5 lety +398

    The chicken connoisseur has really let himself go after his fame

  • @Beagle4Bagel
    @Beagle4Bagel Před 5 lety +313

    We're spending millions on other countries when our own people are starving!

    • @Truth2power5848
      @Truth2power5848 Před 5 lety +28

      BeagleBagel they ain’t starving Tesco’s Sainsbury’s Asda and Morrison’s Marks & Spencer’s throw away thousands of kg of edible food daily, and you terrorised these other countries, aid is a front for wars and resource stealing

    • @Hey_IMBM
      @Hey_IMBM Před 5 lety +2

      @@Truth2power5848 in modern world human is a main resource. They work and they buy.

    • @Hey_IMBM
      @Hey_IMBM Před 5 lety +7

      @@Truth2power5848 I mean look at the immigrants. The world largest economies intervent other countries to create a disastrous life conditions and people move to a better countries to fill their economies. All politic decisions sponsored by trans national corporations.

    • @Grumbo991
      @Grumbo991 Před 5 lety +11

      That's true. You're basically spending millions on other countries in order to destabilize and destroy them. So you can look like a charitable country in a made up facade.

    • @lillexus5589
      @lillexus5589 Před 5 lety

      Its like that in every country, nothing new

  • @Brixtonfrog
    @Brixtonfrog Před rokem +3

    I’ve seen this kid the other day in Croydon he’s grown so much no joke he’s 6ft5

  • @kade290488
    @kade290488 Před 5 lety +343

    She has enough money for cigarettes tho
    Typical England

    • @trollhunter8148
      @trollhunter8148 Před 5 lety +3

      it's free from queen.......

    • @liliacolin5211
      @liliacolin5211 Před 5 lety +4

      She has depression

    • @ElliottRG
      @ElliottRG Před 5 lety

      Valid

    • @scally881
      @scally881 Před 5 lety

      Tubby

    • @ElliottRG
      @ElliottRG Před 5 lety +19

      @@liliacolin5211 she would be less depressed if she got out of her house and worked. It would stop her from staying inside and over thinking and making herself more depressed.

  • @kerryirving2949
    @kerryirving2949 Před 5 lety +22

    What a wise & sensible lad he is to have that mind set! I’m not sure what shoting means

  • @jakeso7737
    @jakeso7737 Před 5 lety +6

    This is very sad! He’s a good kid man very confident and aware of his situation! He’s going to go far if he keeps that attitude and stays focus. It’s not going to be like this forever bro trust me.

  • @Blackbarbie386
    @Blackbarbie386 Před 5 lety +85

    I wish that I could help more....

    • @daveking6192
      @daveking6192 Před 5 lety +5

      Candy Hines Pay more tax so these scroungers can get more things for nothing

    • @ruff_house
      @ruff_house Před 5 lety +16

      @@daveking6192 You dont their situation so stop being a knobhead, maybe try living like this for a month and see how it makes you feel

    • @reeceCEO
      @reeceCEO Před 5 lety +1

      You can by making sure that your family is functional

    • @astroboirap
      @astroboirap Před 5 lety +4

      you can... dont get impregnated by black guys

    • @reeceCEO
      @reeceCEO Před 5 lety

      @@astroboirap are you sure?

  • @Msderryqueen
    @Msderryqueen Před 4 lety +11

    I been depressed.
    I have back pain.
    I've been homeless over 5 times.
    I've been beaten many times.
    I've been molested/Not raped.
    BUT FOR MY DAUGHTER, I GET MY ASS UP AND DEAL WITH THE PAIN BECAUSE I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HER.

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety +1

      Well said and she has3 kids!!!

    • @Msderryqueen
      @Msderryqueen Před 4 lety +1

      @@vsculpt
      It's crazy the excuses that are made. Hell we all been through craziness but we dont sllow our kids to suffer because of it

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety +1

      @@Msderryqueen Best of luck from Australia your right too many excuses!!

    • @Msderryqueen
      @Msderryqueen Před 4 lety

      @@vsculpt
      Same to you, from Georgia

  • @turriffterror3881
    @turriffterror3881 Před 5 lety +17

    One of the richest countries in the world allows this!
    It is beyond criminal

    • @Firusdhf
      @Firusdhf Před 3 lety +2

      They should work for money like everybody else

    • @nomad9338
      @nomad9338 Před 3 lety

      That's true but she's also to blame for her situation. Depression is not a reason for not being able to work.

    • @user-rp3kn4pr5j
      @user-rp3kn4pr5j Před 2 lety

      @@nomad9338 do you know how depression works?

  • @stevie420ukcookiejames7
    @stevie420ukcookiejames7 Před 5 lety +1

    Big up professor green for making a documentary poverty in the uk is very real and it’s so sad to watch this

  • @OskarFFS
    @OskarFFS Před 5 lety +186

    Get rid of benefits for people that are able to work but refuse to and give it to families like this, these families don't deserve it. They're good people but in a rough situation.

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +14

      > Get rid of benefits for people that are able to work What makes you think they haven't already?
      What makes you think they haven't already?

    • @yasinmiah3943
      @yasinmiah3943 Před 5 lety +25

      They're getting rid of benefits or reducing benefits for people who can't even work, have you heard of the bullshit the Department for Work and Pensions has put people through. They've done what you said and they also did it to people who truly need the benefits.

    • @OskarFFS
      @OskarFFS Před 5 lety +1

      @@yasinmiah3943 They just reduced benefits for everyone then and the taxes are still high as shit? Honestly inform me where is all of this money going?

    • @jacksparrowx1196
      @jacksparrowx1196 Před 5 lety +16

      What makes you think that people on benefits not working?
      My mum also is single mum with 3 kids but when she lost her job in the shop she worked in factory 12hr a day too pay rent and she was also getting benefits even she is working. Prices of rent and taxes are the biggest problem. When council tax cost £130 a month alone. Gas*electricity*water* also about £170 a month. And finally rent £650pcm. So basically its impossible to survive without government help. (i also mentioned only basic bills. Didn't mention internet. Tv licence. Kids needs and etc.)

    • @OskarFFS
      @OskarFFS Před 5 lety +4

      @@jacksparrowx1196 that's not what I ment, people that decide not to work while they are fully able to should not get benefits, it's like sitting down and taking the money from the person next to you while they work hard

  • @simpleasliam657
    @simpleasliam657 Před 5 lety +2

    Stephen you're such a powerful reporter you should get more into this and push this as a new career option you bring the real stories ....this must breaks me up thinking of families like this but you dont hear about it in the MSM

  • @treyzrs8886
    @treyzrs8886 Před 5 lety +3

    Makes you realise how blessed you are in life

  • @black76561
    @black76561 Před 5 lety +5

    Thankgod they were moved out of emergency accommodation and hopefully things are better for them. Thanks Professor Green for highlighting this plight. 👌🏾

  • @shaunakelly2672
    @shaunakelly2672 Před 4 lety +2

    This is so sad. I can’t stop crying 😢

  • @tunnelvisionisrealgangstal1102

    THIS is why its better to suffer in silence because now everyne thinks they have the right to pick these people apart about what they are wearing. The mother is being trashed about how big she is, how lazy she is, her piercings and tattoos, even down to her hair dye. Just wow.

    • @babycakes8514
      @babycakes8514 Před 5 lety +2

      Agreed about 'suffering' in silence. It's difficult not to judge the mum when all the points you listed are helping to make sure she is never employed.

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 Před 5 lety +31

    People breeding without ANY THOUGHT of what future that child may have. Me and my wife had one kid, both of us worked and there wasn't much money.
    So breeding on benefits is INSANE.

    • @crockybird3287
      @crockybird3287 Před 5 lety

      Ikr lmao

    • @kirstymay1529
      @kirstymay1529 Před 5 lety

      Breeding pmsl. All the poorest in these cases have kids. All this because they've had too kids

    • @kirstymay1529
      @kirstymay1529 Před 5 lety

      Too many*

    • @user-pt1ok8rg1u
      @user-pt1ok8rg1u Před 4 lety +3

      What I can't figure out is how does she only get £80 quid a fortnight I get £73 a week?!

    • @gorgondrifter458
      @gorgondrifter458 Před 4 lety +1

      But then where would all the future customer services employees come from? Are only the wealthy allowed to breed, is that what you are saying? Who would work our call centres and takeaways and cleaning jobs? If the poor stopped breeding, the rich would soon outnumber them and society would collapse. Isn't raising future citizens a worthwhile job?

  • @WhosFaulty
    @WhosFaulty Před 5 lety +83

    Don't have kids untill you have a stable household and can afford them, it's simple

    • @bri1085
      @bri1085 Před 5 lety +42

      What a naive world view

    • @dexy28
      @dexy28 Před 5 lety +8

      honestly, how do you have this view on this world?

    • @gt3072
      @gt3072 Před 5 lety +2

      Watch the full documentary

    • @WhosFaulty
      @WhosFaulty Před 5 lety +3

      @@dexy28 Money makes the world go round, it's simple economics

    • @dexy28
      @dexy28 Před 5 lety

      @@WhosFaulty it's not always you're choice to have a kid

  • @morgan9626
    @morgan9626 Před 5 lety +2

    people say that the boys’ mother is lazy.. if you were sick and in that position what would you do? people are heartless.

  • @nnyv0040
    @nnyv0040 Před 5 lety +4

    Smart young man. Educate yourself and you'll go far. Good luck young lad.

  • @wendyjane6634
    @wendyjane6634 Před 5 lety +15

    I work 44 hrs a week I’m on a site for 48 hrs and next week I’ll be working 60 hrs and just waiting for the tax man to think way hay and I’m struggling to keep roof over my head it’s not just those That are not working it affects single people with no dependents!!!! Low wages and benefit caps are screwing us all over while the Tories live in glass houses with their millions 😡 however I’m surviving I’m struggling and all I have is my pride of no hand outs but it’s tough!!!!

    • @OutOfTheBoxGaming
      @OutOfTheBoxGaming Před 5 lety +1

      think about it if you don't wanna pay taxes then no one else will which means there will be no taxes and if theres no taxes then theres no free medical help such as free treatment from NHS and there will be no wages fro doctors nurses and police force they won't have the technology to help catch criminals so then anyone and everyone would start committing crimes because they would get away with it easily and there will be no wages for teachers or money for school resources which means the education for kids around the country will need to be paid for you also have to think about leisure centres those are paid for by taxes and maintained by tax money also the roads and everything is relied on taxes so its either pay taxes or pays for your own medical help and treatment and pay for your own safety and your kids educations

    • @wendyjane6634
      @wendyjane6634 Před 5 lety +2

      Not saying I do not want to pay taxes but I do need to be able to live without struggling!! I’m working very long hrs well over full time standard hrs and I’m just surviving the more hrs I work to even be able to buy extras not luxuries I’m taxed even more if I work 60 hrs a day of my overtime is in tax mans hands!!! That’s £130 out of my pay that week!!

  • @paulius4094
    @paulius4094 Před 5 lety +62

    cant afford to buy food, but can afford to buy high quality branded clothes?

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +17

      When did they buy it? After waiting to become poor?

    • @SpookyKettle
      @SpookyKettle Před 5 lety +43

      they are most likely fakes. cheetham hill and similar places make it easy to get good quality knock offs for cheap. you never know

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +27

      Did they buy it or was it a donation? Where in the video do you see the receipts?

    • @Beagle4Bagel
      @Beagle4Bagel Před 5 lety +7

      @@pm79080 Who in the fuck would donate a armani t-shirt?

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +9

      @@Beagle4Bagel A fake t-shirt; anyone.

  • @user-pt1ok8rg1u
    @user-pt1ok8rg1u Před 4 lety +2

    She should be getting according to statistics in benefits £5800 or more a year given them about £15 quid a day to live off

  • @piqueny8872
    @piqueny8872 Před 5 lety +2

    Heart goes out to this kid, but he lives in the 1st world country so many legal ways to earn even at his age.
    Lucky he has the food bank and ppl out there willing to donate. Good luck to him and his family

  • @jacobevans9861
    @jacobevans9861 Před 5 lety +6

    so rude how he goes there in a canada goose, have some respect fam

  • @alexspartichino4155
    @alexspartichino4155 Před 5 lety +5

    they cant afford food yet both kids have jordans? XD

    • @Ih3artkarma
      @Ih3artkarma Před 3 lety +2

      It could’ve been gifted to them🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @anitadhm_
      @anitadhm_ Před 3 lety +1

      @@Ih3artkarma the mum was working before she fell ill

  • @somedwarf1059
    @somedwarf1059 Před 5 lety +1

    People saying she is lazy or stuff like that never were in a situation that seemed to have no way out with two kids and being depressed. If you have strong depression you can't even get yourself to stand up. Just a barrier! So don't say that she is lazy if you don't know about her health status. And being poor sucks so be happy if you never were in this situation!

  • @cosmosconquistadorcrusader

    'And I still got love for the place where i'm living, but right now there ain't nothing great about Britain' - Jehst

    • @jamiebushby729
      @jamiebushby729 Před 4 lety

      People should stop breeding whilst in poverty

  • @donpablo9307
    @donpablo9307 Před 5 lety +1

    2:20 the guys jacket cost more than the house loool

  • @williammorrison4399
    @williammorrison4399 Před 5 lety

    So the host guy is talking about how pout the guy next to him when he is flexin on us all with his Canada goose coat

  • @kianbeczade9016
    @kianbeczade9016 Před 5 lety +3

    Tyler fam if you watching this remember me, nizyet, ziggy and dem

    • @tara6993
      @tara6993 Před 3 lety +1

      @ׁ Sorry to disappoint you but, he is still very much alive and doing very well

  • @dotnb
    @dotnb Před 5 lety

    Thank you Professor Green

  • @Herbalattraction3000
    @Herbalattraction3000 Před 5 lety +1

    I wish the best for him. Good things can happen if he work hard and have his head with him.

  • @giacartierrr7464
    @giacartierrr7464 Před 5 lety +6

    I wanna hug them ❤️

  • @angelastewart9497
    @angelastewart9497 Před 2 lety

    Don’t be ashamed do what you have to . You got to take shelter food . Take it thank god for it .

  • @rylevi7405
    @rylevi7405 Před 5 lety +1

    That kids on point, he will make it out.

  • @fadumoosman5365
    @fadumoosman5365 Před 3 lety +2

    Please dont buy drug. Look work you got litte money

    • @xyclapz4332
      @xyclapz4332 Před 3 lety +2

      just shut up have you lived in a estate everyone has mental iissue from abuse crime you might be middle class but trust me you wouldnt wont to see whaat ive seen know delete your s comment you need to find god and stop you wierdo

    • @cheekymonkey4529
      @cheekymonkey4529 Před rokem

      He is selling them

  • @Sarah-ft8jr
    @Sarah-ft8jr Před 5 lety +6

    A nice stay in a retreat, some healthy food and exercise and a home with a job offer is all this family needs to get back on their feet.
    I know a lot are saying that she’s sponging and that she should help herself, but that’s not how chronic depression works.
    It’s a vicious cycle of illness, that effects absolutely everything in your life and sometimes it’s difficult just to put one foot out of bed.
    Yes a lot of people with a bad back still go out to work and crawl themselves out of terrible situations, but this women just needs a help back up.
    This is most probably years of stress that has resulted in this.

    • @tara6993
      @tara6993 Před 5 lety +2

      @Sarah and a heck of a lot more than that I can assure you! But people think they know the reasons why this, that and the other, let them, they do not know me or Tyler. Thank you.

  • @annceiq
    @annceiq Před 5 lety +2

    God bless him❤️

  • @Jb-uc6mj
    @Jb-uc6mj Před 5 lety +5

    If hes living in poverty why does he have an armani top on

  • @esmerose148
    @esmerose148 Před 5 lety +4

    I've lived off food banks when my benefits couldn't be sorted as they place I was crashing at, the staff didn't know what I was eligible for, had to leave home due to abuse at the age of 18, now I live in an ok environment and rent is so high that I only have £40 to live off for 2 weeks. I'd get a job but juggling college and my mental health, it's hard. People easily judge but just put yourself in the person shoes.

    • @CP-dr7qy
      @CP-dr7qy Před 5 lety

      Esme Rose the longer you wait to get into work the less likely it will happen
      Sorry about your situation tho

    • @RezzidentMCOC
      @RezzidentMCOC Před 5 lety +1

      Esme Rose hope it gets better for you. ♥️

  • @washitawanu
    @washitawanu Před 5 lety +31

    A non violent French Revolution is over due. It has nothing to do with laziness. Offer a livable wage, tech educational training and housing for all.

    • @AoyagiAichou
      @AoyagiAichou Před 5 lety +2

      All that is available.

    • @tumi.jaiye4453
      @tumi.jaiye4453 Před 5 lety +1

      Those things would cost billions of pounds To install for all, and would drive up taxes for everyone also people are already supplied a lot of the things you listed

    • @i_know_youre_right_but
      @i_know_youre_right_but Před 5 lety

      Non-violent, you say?
      Tell us, Lamont, how we can achieve that with no violence.

    • @AoyagiAichou
      @AoyagiAichou Před 5 lety

      @Introvert Outside You need to have a job to begin with.

    • @Beagle4Bagel
      @Beagle4Bagel Před 5 lety +2

      Increasing the minimum wage means more unemployment, a higher wage means inflation will go up and the new minimum wage won't be enough, there is alot more factors than just 'pay more'

  • @ly1295
    @ly1295 Před 5 lety +3

    I Have to say it. black men NEED to be more serious about their relationships. Not all black men are unserious, but a good percentage are.

    • @RezzidentMCOC
      @RezzidentMCOC Před 5 lety

      Lydvia MSP MEN need to be more serious about relationships. Not just black men. (Coming from a white male btw)

    • @TeekoNST
      @TeekoNST Před 5 lety

      Black man are thives

  • @jetpigeon8758
    @jetpigeon8758 Před 5 lety +1

    First of all I feel that I must say that to anyone who has been made redundant from work then I am very sorry about that, as it has happened to me and I know what you are going through. I am married, and I have a now grown up Son. I am well in to my 50's and have worked hard for all that I have, I began work at 16 in the construction industry and worked very hard to keep food on the table and pay the bills, as many people do. After working at the same company for almost 30 years I was made redundant, and was unemployed on two occasions. Since that time, I have found work and have eventually completed my mortgage. No one helped me to do this, I did this all alone. I see people on the streets begging when there is no need, they can go to the local council which must help them by law, by providing shelter and benefits until such time that these individuals can get a job. And even the councils do often offer them work to help them get on their feet, but for the most part this will require some commitment from them. Often they are not willing to agree to the offer from the council and they end up back on the street, which is their choice.
    As for people on benefits, I have to ask myself why are they on benefits? If they are disabled then that is understandable, but many prefer to be out of work, as they get more in benefits than they would on the minimum wage. Surely if these people have been out of work for more than 3 Months then they should have to work picking up litter and cleaning graffiti from walls etc, if they do this than they can keep their benefits until such time as they find work for themselves, but it is morally wrong to live off other peoples tax payments. Welfare is for those who need help, and not those who can't be bothered to get off their backsides and go to work, especially as there are numerous jobs available at the moment. I hear people talk about food banks, well if people were to go to work then they would not need them, food has never been cheaper than it is at the moment, and food banks have been around for decades, they are not a new thing at all, but people could be forgiven for thinking that they are a new thing as no one spoke about them in the past. As for Poverty, well in the 1920's that meant not having a roof over your head, and not having decent clothing and food of any kind, but in the year 2018 when benefits are available, and shelter is provided if requested, then it means a different thing altogether. Poverty in 2018 is not the same as it was in the 1920's, today people class themselves as being in poverty if they do not have a TV. There is not a single person out there who could not do what I did, and get a job and care for themselves, they need to because I am sick of paying for the idle when they have the same tools as I have, I am not a professor, and I do not have a degree, but I have the will to pay my way in life, and I feel better for having done that, it is just a shame that I have had to pay for others when they could pay for themselves. I know people will reply with sob stories, but there is no excuse. morally we should either work, or receive nothing at all. As stated earlier, I am not including the disabled, or the mentally impaired, but as for Poverty, well compared to the past, there is no such thing today.

  • @angelastewart9497
    @angelastewart9497 Před 2 lety

    This is sad . Everyone is stressing . Beautiful family.

  • @balance3201
    @balance3201 Před 5 lety +11

    Whats great about this? Well you are getting food and shelter.Try getting this in most other countries ..... millions die of hunger every year.

    • @balance3201
      @balance3201 Před 5 lety

      @@sherpafan033 i was in his situation .....and people in poor countries also feel hunger and hardship they are humans like us.

    • @balance3201
      @balance3201 Před 5 lety

      @@sherpafan033 many factors high population... Corruption... Weak economy etc etc

  • @Meowlinaax
    @Meowlinaax Před 5 lety +2

    Schools need to improve they need to give more opportunities to students motivate them more and guide them. The education system has become so hard now students are almost made to fail so they drop out or give up and just waste themselves. I think the education system has messed up big time.

  • @elenmorgan5690
    @elenmorgan5690 Před 4 lety

    i hope you paid that family and got them the help they need so bloody sad

  • @daisycolunga7483
    @daisycolunga7483 Před 5 lety +1

    Its a pity d monarchy dnt pay attention to their own country. It seems America is not the only one dealing with un-human kind of living!
    The only good thing about this video, the teen boy is not giving up, has hope n Love!!
    Cus we do need hope n love in this world!!!

  • @wallflower1852
    @wallflower1852 Před 2 lety

    Nothing beats the spirit like poverty.

  • @neilgeorge6227
    @neilgeorge6227 Před 5 lety +2

    my guys flexing some canada goose here lol

  • @pjayx7320
    @pjayx7320 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh wow. 80£ is enough to buy proper meals and manage living costs for about a whole month for a 3 person family here in Sri Lanka. Says a lot about global economy and living standards I guess.

  • @martinreavey8419
    @martinreavey8419 Před 3 lety +1

    If you can't feed your kids. Don't have children then. Simple. Keep your legs closed.

  • @j5892000
    @j5892000 Před 5 lety +16

    Where's the father?

  • @SnapGamerboy3
    @SnapGamerboy3 Před 5 lety +1

    Appreciate everything you have, some people don’t have enything

  • @bun-e9361
    @bun-e9361 Před 5 lety +36

    2:08 Has that mum got a black eye or is it just me.. 😶

    • @nutasticnutty9775
      @nutasticnutty9775 Před 5 lety +2

      Loll

    • @xxctsxhtlnxx
      @xxctsxhtlnxx Před 5 lety +21

      I think she's really tired :(

    • @Blackbarbie386
      @Blackbarbie386 Před 5 lety +21

      Usually people that have eyes like that has lack of sleep I think

    • @kamisemire
      @kamisemire Před 5 lety +19

      She's probably sleep-deprived. She does have chronic depression AND back pain, so most likely she's uncomfortable and up at night.

    • @Blackbarbie386
      @Blackbarbie386 Před 5 lety +2

      Its Kami yeah kami I believe your right

  • @sugercane7213
    @sugercane7213 Před 5 lety +1

    Because you have kids, you are not in poverty.

  • @hopeshealthnz9704
    @hopeshealthnz9704 Před 5 lety +1

    Back problems is probably due to her front load going on.. Depression I've had that my whole life.. 2 kids later and 110kgs.. I've got all my qualifications and we are leaving our country to live life better in aus.. The only person who's is stopping her is herself..

  • @bobpfaff2258
    @bobpfaff2258 Před 4 lety +1

    Does depression and back pain mean you cant work? Not really explained in this video. The boys are 14 and 151

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety +2

      I agree she should be doing something she managed to have three kids with her bad back if you get what l mean!!!

    • @tara6993
      @tara6993 Před 3 lety

      @@vsculpt 😆😆

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 3 lety

      @@tara6993 Thanks Tara too many people got nothing but excuses!!!

    • @tara6993
      @tara6993 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vsculpt Oh, and in answer to your comment about how I managed to have 3 kids with my bad back, my spine started to deteriorate AFTER having them......

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 3 lety +2

      @@tara6993 That l understand there are a lot on welfare though that shouldn't be!!!

  • @richardjames5006
    @richardjames5006 Před 5 lety +1

    Obstacles to Social Change in the form of negative opinions on those in need of support and help.
    We can waffle all day about her looks and fashion sense but at the end of the day it comes down to whether or not Society helps this woman or not. Help her ...help them all....we wont be here forever.

  • @jamiebromwell4353
    @jamiebromwell4353 Před 5 lety +24

    There you go the kids going to start selling go into rap industry talk about his life style

    • @natbaker2561
      @natbaker2561 Před 5 lety +3

      What do you think will help him from falling into that

    • @CP-dr7qy
      @CP-dr7qy Před 5 lety +2

      Jamie Bromwell better then being poor
      His situation is unlikely to change anytime soon

  • @jamid0dgr
    @jamid0dgr Před 5 lety +1

    Some of these comments are srsly so annoying, everyone's entitled to their own opinion and I respect that. But when ppl go as far as saying that everyone on benefits is lazy, I get rly aggravated. As someone who's from a family that relies on benefits, I can tell you that my parents are in no way lazy. Some illnesses aren't visible to the eye, and things like depression and anxiety can stop you from working efficiently. Some ppl who rely on benefits ARE lazy, and they make the majority of us look bad. Its sad that to this day, ppl are still living in poverty in the UK, and its never as easy as 'just getting a job'.

  • @Solitude633
    @Solitude633 Před 3 lety +1

    How are they doing now?

  • @pollyevhillson3089
    @pollyevhillson3089 Před rokem

    I pray to god the little boy Tyler and hes best friend get help ...
    Like seriously some one help them .

  • @hh-ck3yw
    @hh-ck3yw Před 4 lety +1

    This country should look after their own first and then worry about wars

  • @claire99ism
    @claire99ism Před 5 lety +1

    Why is the mother shouldering the burden alone, too easy for 'fathers' to walk.

  • @spiritualdisciple8153
    @spiritualdisciple8153 Před 5 lety

    Prayers go to this family

  • @sirfrazahmed9021
    @sirfrazahmed9021 Před 5 lety +5

    anyone ever wonder if professor green gave them money?

  • @ryansohal7379
    @ryansohal7379 Před 5 lety

    He be wearing all designer emporio Armani and glorious gangsta

  • @cosmicplays5483
    @cosmicplays5483 Před 5 lety

    Exactly. Don't bully becuase people like him are living on the edge financially,bullying can lead to suicide.

  • @cjghh1
    @cjghh1 Před 5 lety +2

    Tyler looks like the chicken connoisseur

  • @kayjay8819
    @kayjay8819 Před 4 lety

    This is the thing around 2005 onwards so many women that slept around and made very bad decisions expected the rest of Britain to pay for their countless children. Surely before you have kids you should think if you can provide for them or not. I don't see how this is the responsibility of the rest of the country to pay for your kids. It is a disgrace.

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety

      Kay Jay could not possibility agree with you more. Bad back and depression!?!? She could be doing some firm if work. And as for her bad back there was nothing wrong with it when she made those three kids, l am sure you get my meaning???

  • @chelseaskrr1958
    @chelseaskrr1958 Před 5 lety

    Me and my partner (18&20) have 1 daughter (2) and both work full time and simply cannot afford anything, I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when she’s growing more....

  • @motorworld2513
    @motorworld2513 Před 5 lety +1

    Ironic how Green’s reping a £1,000 CG jacket

  • @itzatov6475
    @itzatov6475 Před 5 lety +7

    Chill how’s my man rocking an Armani T but can’t afford food...

  • @danwilkinson1779
    @danwilkinson1779 Před 5 lety +3

    Hmmmm 80 for two weeks for food and clothes yet he’s wearing an Armani tee??

    • @lon.2130
      @lon.2130 Před 5 lety

      Maybe fake or 60% offer

    • @glowdawn1976
      @glowdawn1976 Před 5 lety

      in the uk people sell fake designer clothes for very cheap prices.

  • @kianbeczade9016
    @kianbeczade9016 Před 5 lety +2

    I used to see him everyday we used to say hi and everything but he’s like 16 now and he smoke soo don’t really talk to him much

  • @balazssz1377
    @balazssz1377 Před 5 lety +7

    Wait a second. So this people live off of other peoples money, the have roof over their head, clothes and food and STILL complain!?
    What the f

  • @darnitproductions5945
    @darnitproductions5945 Před 5 lety

    drinking game
    take a shot every time you hear the word 'like'

  • @Hey_IMBM
    @Hey_IMBM Před 5 lety +2

    Im from a third word country and people from my country go to Britain to work they say there are plenty of working places. If you live in Britain and have no money for food you are a junkie. And its your life choice don't blame others for that

    • @user-ux7yg2ch6i
      @user-ux7yg2ch6i Před 5 lety

      Drugs are ultimately a choice, even though that's a fairly obtuse way of seeing the issue. Being ill and losing your job, being ill and unable to work is not a choice.

    • @ProtestantBoy
      @ProtestantBoy Před 5 lety

      Bogdan
      All the third world want to come to soft touch Britain.
      You shouldn’t be aloud to come here.
      But sadly the Weak Gay Far left nonces in parliament allow you to come.

  • @jamesbenini9767
    @jamesbenini9767 Před 5 lety +1

    I would like to donate, where can I do it??

  • @corpz_em2907
    @corpz_em2907 Před 5 lety

    Can’t believe that one boy has a ermani top with a Gucci jacket😂

  • @seekingtruth1110
    @seekingtruth1110 Před 5 lety +2

    What I don't understand is the mum is poor yet she has all these tattoos and seems to look like she eats well? If you cannot afford food then how can you afford to get tats? I see this over and over again.

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety +1

      Not just tatts l think but the wider problem is most of the have the money for drink and ciggies! !!!

  • @viktoriyashaykhuzina13
    @viktoriyashaykhuzina13 Před 5 lety +2

    Is it Great Britain? What’s great about this? - so true

  • @thomasvanrooyen2505
    @thomasvanrooyen2505 Před 5 lety +1

    I dit not no there is such thing as A food bank but I think the mum can can get a small job and the kid can more supportive

  • @nathandurbin9260
    @nathandurbin9260 Před 5 lety +1

    Can't afford food yet wears a Armani top 😂

  • @OG213LA
    @OG213LA Před 5 lety +6

    This mom just wants free handouts. I pity the kids, not her.

    • @BB-lc3rr
      @BB-lc3rr Před 4 lety +2

      That's no life she's living doubt she's happy living off "handouts"

  • @bigboi8034
    @bigboi8034 Před 5 lety +46

    Loool he has an Armani t shirt ???

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +18

      Brought before they were poor, fake, or donation? How many t-shirts is a month of rent?

    • @cindywebster8167
      @cindywebster8167 Před 5 lety +3

      Charity.shops sell designer.stuff

    • @mzhn17
      @mzhn17 Před 5 lety +8

      @Tom Lopez loool

    • @striiko612
      @striiko612 Před 5 lety +1

      @Angela Valdez More like 50

    • @CP-dr7qy
      @CP-dr7qy Před 5 lety

      Big Boi it’s obviously fake

  • @mystiquemage8814
    @mystiquemage8814 Před 5 lety +1

    Meanwhile, billions were raised within hours to rebuild the damaged Notre Dame cathedral. God doesn't reside in that building, God resides in our actions of helping people in need.

    • @vsculpt
      @vsculpt Před 4 lety

      OMG Notre Dame is the most historical churches on Earth it absolutely needs to be saved. People need to take way more responsibility for themselves 😠😠😒!!!

  • @okaymea
    @okaymea Před 3 lety +1

    I hope these gangs won't get to these boys

  • @somaliboyabdi9989
    @somaliboyabdi9989 Před 5 lety

    fam i only lived in emergency accomadation for 3 months but 18 months that's sad

  • @missmesserschmitt4526
    @missmesserschmitt4526 Před 5 lety +31

    There is one golden rule we all should follow. Don't wait for anyone to give you what you need, do your best to get it yourself. I sympathise with the boy, but I think that his mom is not the best role model here.

    • @kamisemire
      @kamisemire Před 5 lety +10

      She has chronic depression AND back pain and can't work. Did you not watch the video? There's not much she can do.

    • @pm79080
      @pm79080 Před 5 lety +3

      Where did she say she was waiting? I think I missed that part of the video.

    • @missmesserschmitt4526
      @missmesserschmitt4526 Před 5 lety +6

      @@kamisemire So what are you suggesting? She should stay as she is or maybe try to get some help, her depression is most likely connected with the financial situation and every day troubles she's facing. Back pain? Maybe loose a bit of weighy, pain medicine also exists, see a doctor, try to look for a job that doesn't put a strain on your back. It's not impossible. What she needs is a change of attitude.

    • @missmesserschmitt4526
      @missmesserschmitt4526 Před 5 lety +6

      @@pm79080 Obviously she is waiting for a bigger council house, nothing wrong with that but some people rely on government aid without even considering they might get a better live if they step it up. Nothing against this lady, I think she needs a motivation or someone who would point her in a right direction. All I am saying is that these days people who are poor stay poor, if they rely on benefits only.

    • @Beagle4Bagel
      @Beagle4Bagel Před 5 lety +5

      @@missmesserschmitt4526 Yep, if she can sit around in her house all day she can get a job as a receptionist or something. Back pain cannot be proved, lots of people lie saying they have chronic pain just to get benefits

  • @IkelosEU
    @IkelosEU Před 3 lety

    Greece was in crisis for years, we never had these kind of problems. Even if you earn the lowest salary 550 EUR NET you can rent a normal appartment (With 200 EUR) and have a normal life. Sometimes Greek people go to London to work because it is overestimated. Finally they end up to live 2 - 3 ppl in the same appartment because the rents are crazy, and ofcourse they go back to Greece to have a low salary but at least to live as human beings. Unfortunately, London, and in general UK is not as what it used to be before 30 years. Rent prices compared to net salary are imbalanced. There should be a ceiling

  • @camrynwilson8638
    @camrynwilson8638 Před 5 lety

    I feel so bad for theses kids 🤦‍♀️