I really love this idea! Giving to local families rather than people in other countries. Especially because the children can learn from the experience as well as the adults. So much can be learned about paying it forward.
at 6:45 the mother said they needed school uniforms. I cant believe any parent could be so selfish to ignore their childs needs. Also I noticed she didnt express any gratitude to the other family. She'll never change.
I would have went to thrift shops for some shoes, as prices more affordable, might get him two pair for when one gets wet. We had enough money growing up, but always bought used when we could, and saved money for the future. Being thrifty makes survival a lot more doable.
@@blackaristo I live in the States and he would be in occupational therapy through the school well before that age given how he struggled. Is that not so easy to get into in England? Not criticizing just asking. It pains me to watch him. It's just so sad.
A lot of the stuff the poor family wants could be got free or second hand. Dressers are often free or very cheap. Stereos, too, if they're used. Same with washer/ dryers. All my clothes are second hand.
Smoking, tattoos, Ya get your priorities people. It was almost 10 yrs ago, hope they got their spit together and these kids don't inherit their parent's poor choices.
The rich family doesn't seem to be very rich at all. They seem to be upper middle class. Perhaps I am missing something. The poor family needs to get their heads on straight. They need to cut all of their frivolous spending. They need to quit smoking and drinking. The wife needs to start working as well. Also why does the kid not have a room. The parents should give him theirs. Its selfish. I feel for the husband because he seems like a hard working guy. At least they aren't on benefit.
Upper middle class falls under rich category. Lower middle class is the struggling class that cant qualify for gov help, but they have enough money to live in comfort while still worrying about bills in many cases. Middle middle class, those who live comfortable enough to afford many things. If you want to be rich, you would have to shoot for upper middle class, higher class, or crazy wealth.
Does anyone know if Brandon is still alive? I found his facebook while looking for Michaela just to see what they were like now, the poor kid seemed very miserable on his facebook account and just wondered if he was alright😕
I would love to get hold of that mother and tell her clothes for her children are more important than a stupid computer - however, this is British television for you!
I agree with how they spent the money accept for the computer, holy crap woman buy the boy shoes. If I was the rich family I would feel mad. I have watched two other episodes the other families seemed more better with their leg up.
TheTardisDreamer yes but the mother mentioned nothing about the computer being bought for educational purposes. It was for her face cream business. She even needed a webcam webcam for it..
Hey is Brandon still with us? Just his FB seemed like he was very down a lot, I only came across it while looking for Michaela and Shaun to see what they were like now since the show, I hope Brandon is ok
I watched this show when it came out, in the 2000s. There weren’t smart phones then, altho the iPhone became more widespread 2009-2010ish. We did have mobile phones with internet access, but it used a lot of credit so was expensive. People used desktops, laptops if they had them, and if they didn’t have a pc at home would go to an internet cafe or somewhere. No one really had ‘computers in their pockets’ the way we do today :)
Makes for a more intimate and sappy interaction as far as the show goes, though. Also, they didn't know one another. Writing dismisses any awkwardness that would arise.
Wow this mom sucksssss. Usually the parents do things for their kids but it seems like she was in it for herself. Wasn't the kid on a computer earlier in the episode?
Such people will always be poor because they spend money very foolishly. I’d rather help someone overseas that have no opportunities. Living in Britain and staying poor has a lot to do with the person. That lady should be working
This makes me so sad! The stepdad works hard and only brings home 280! That awful, and what the hell is council tax? How and why would there be a tax on the poor? I'm in the U.S. I'm just try to understand. The mom need a butt kicking why would you buy a computer and no clothes or shoes for your kids? Oh yeah why do they come and remove thing from your house if you get in debt?
Council tax is money that you pay to the local council which is contribution money to go towards paying for roads to be fixed, public school funding and those sort of things. And when somebody is in debt depending on which type of debt they are in, the company you owe debt to hire somebody to come around to your address and take objects such as mobile phones, laptops and anything of value to make up for the money that is owed. You have this in the U.S. which is something like repossession :)
Yes repossession only pertains to cars and homes. Personal items will never be seized. And we have the option to go bankrupt if we have fallen on hard times . But that wont save a house or car but it gives a fresh start. No one comes and take things thank god! And also I guess we do have taxes also but they come from our paycheck before we get paid and most people get that refund at the start of every year. thanks for explain this to me.
The Artist: Here in NYC, it is part of the taxes taken out of our paychecks as city tax. We pay the state and federal government. We are represented by city council people, State senators and Assembly people.
why a bloody computer, pay your bills see to your kids put some money aside and buy a bed for that child ( as soon as they get money they have a compulsion to spend the lot)
i know, right? i found it ironic how the doners didn't want their cheques going to a black family for fear of having the cash spent on the wrong things, LOL
The step dad is such a good person. He resorts my faith in humanity, then his wife makes me loose faith.
Aside from paying the bills, one of the FIRST things I would've done was get that boy some damn shoes!
I really love this idea! Giving to local families rather than people in other countries. Especially because the children can learn from the experience as well as the adults. So much can be learned about paying it forward.
at 6:45 the mother said they needed school uniforms. I cant believe any parent could be so selfish to ignore their childs needs. Also I noticed she didnt express any gratitude to the other family. She'll never change.
I would have went to thrift shops for some shoes, as prices more affordable, might get him two pair for when one gets wet. We had enough money growing up, but always bought used when we could, and saved money for the future. Being thrifty makes survival a lot more doable.
To everyone that thinks the rich family is racist: that is just his accent. He is saying 'right' not 'white'.
Lisa Dever since when is a speech impediment an accent lol
My kid needs new shoes, clothes and a bed, but I'm gonna buy a computer cause it's way more important than my child's needs.
Talk about priorities.
Instead of buying coats for her children she's buying a computer? Really?
I think the coats and shoes were prolly factored into the heading of 'clothes.'
Why don't the 'parents' sleep on the sofa and the son in a bed in the room??? Makes no sense at all. Their priorities aren't in order.
Anyone else want to give the "poor" mother a proper smack?
When the poor kids is writing his letters it looks like he is struggling. 😢
Ally Oop: I noticed that. I also got a good look at the letter and his writing is not on the lines. He is struggling. Very sad.
@@blackaristo I live in the States and he would be in occupational therapy through the school well before that age given how he struggled. Is that not so easy to get into in England? Not criticizing just asking. It pains me to watch him. It's just so sad.
The poor mom looks like shes either done drugs before or still is...
When they are writing out how to spend the first 2000 they are putting in nursery fees and dvd player and she starts to say the stereo.
Buy shoes ! The kids need clothes. It's winter and the heat can go anytime !
I frustrated with the mom's decisions.
A lot of the stuff the poor family wants could be got free or second hand. Dressers are often free or very cheap. Stereos, too, if they're used. Same with washer/ dryers. All my clothes are second hand.
Smoking, tattoos, Ya get your priorities people. It was almost 10 yrs ago, hope they got their spit together and these kids don't inherit their parent's poor choices.
The rich family doesn't seem to be very rich at all. They seem to be upper middle class. Perhaps I am missing something.
The poor family needs to get their heads on straight. They need to cut all of their frivolous spending. They need to quit smoking and drinking. The wife needs to start working as well. Also why does the kid not have a room. The parents should give him theirs. Its selfish.
I feel for the husband because he seems like a hard working guy. At least they aren't on benefit.
Upper middle class falls under rich category. Lower middle class is the struggling class that cant qualify for gov help, but they have enough money to live in comfort while still worrying about bills in many cases. Middle middle class, those who live comfortable enough to afford many things. If you want to be rich, you would have to shoot for upper middle class, higher class, or crazy wealth.
They are on benefits.
They ARE on benefits. The narrator says Shawn's pay plus michealas benefits just Las the family the whole week.
LAST! Last the family.
I love how poor people still stay positive no matter what financial position they are in.
Can't seem to find the money to buy the poor kid a pair of shoes but always seems to find enough to buy tobacco 🤦♀️
Does anyone know if Brandon is still alive? I found his facebook while looking for Michaela just to see what they were like now, the poor kid seemed very miserable on his facebook account and just wondered if he was alright😕
I would love to get hold of that mother and tell her clothes for her children are more important than a stupid computer - however, this is British television for you!
I hate the poor parents. Absolute garbage. Feel so bad for the little boy.
I agree with how they spent the money accept for the computer, holy crap woman buy the boy shoes. If I was the rich family I would feel mad. I have watched two other episodes the other families seemed more better with their leg up.
To be fair, not having a computer is increasingly becoming a major disadvantage at school.
TheTardisDreamer yes but the mother mentioned nothing about the computer being bought for educational purposes. It was for her face cream business. She even needed a webcam webcam for it..
hm wish i could talk to the o'dwyers since brendon is my brother befor i was adopted
Really? Had you never met? Is he your brother through the mother of father? He seems so sweet!
Hey is Brandon still with us? Just his FB seemed like he was very down a lot, I only came across it while looking for Michaela and Shaun to see what they were like now since the show, I hope Brandon is ok
Mikayla sounds like a terrible woman at 7:50 who would buy a computer for enjoyment instead of buying clothes for your children
The poor little boy doenst even know his real dads NAME!? I wonder...does the mother?
They dont need a computer! If you have a cell phone you've already got a computer!
I watched this show when it came out, in the 2000s. There weren’t smart phones then, altho the iPhone became more widespread 2009-2010ish. We did have mobile phones with internet access, but it used a lot of credit so was expensive. People used desktops, laptops if they had them, and if they didn’t have a pc at home would go to an internet cafe or somewhere. No one really had ‘computers in their pockets’ the way we do today :)
nice families =)
Its not bad to pay for your own countries children, so british people should also donate to home charities. A child helped is a child saved.
This is from what, early 2000s? They write letters back and forth? Isn’t it easier to pick up the phone lol
Makes for a more intimate and sappy interaction as far as the show goes, though. Also, they didn't know one another. Writing dismisses any awkwardness that would arise.
that woman is so selfisch! , if i were her i just thought , lucky we have still money to spend for the children for new clothes
I hate to say this but the Mother need's a good smack. The children always should come 1st.
Wow this mom sucksssss. Usually the parents do things for their kids but it seems like she was in it for herself. Wasn't the kid on a computer earlier in the episode?
Can someone tell what a Council Tax is?
Housing tax.
Such people will always be poor because they spend money very foolishly. I’d rather help someone overseas that have no opportunities. Living in Britain and staying poor has a lot to do with the person. That lady should be working
This makes me so sad! The stepdad works hard and only brings home 280! That awful, and what the hell is council tax? How and why would there be a tax on the poor? I'm in the U.S. I'm just try to understand. The mom need a butt kicking why would you buy a computer and no clothes or shoes for your kids? Oh yeah why do they come and remove thing from your house if you get in debt?
Council tax is money that you pay to the local council which is contribution money to go towards paying for roads to be fixed, public school funding and those sort of things. And when somebody is in debt depending on which type of debt they are in, the company you owe debt to hire somebody to come around to your address and take objects such as mobile phones, laptops and anything of value to make up for the money that is owed. You have this in the U.S. which is something like repossession :)
Yes repossession only pertains to cars and homes. Personal items will never be seized. And we have the option to go bankrupt if we have fallen on hard times . But that wont save a house or car but it gives a fresh start. No one comes and take things thank god! And also I guess we do have taxes also but they come from our paycheck before we get paid and most people get that refund at the start of every year. thanks for explain this to me.
So basically council tax is the UK form of income tax.
The Artist: Here in NYC, it is part of the taxes taken out of our paychecks as city tax. We pay the state and federal government. We are represented by city council people, State senators and Assembly people.
why a bloody computer, pay your bills see to your kids put some money aside and buy a bed for that child ( as soon as they get money they have a compulsion to spend the lot)
One child? Easy enough.
i know, right? i found it ironic how the doners didn't want their cheques going to a black family for fear of having the cash spent on the wrong things, LOL
kanpeki he said right people. not white.
2:51 Wtf. Did they actually just say that.
Right is what he said.