Brailee's experience is a great conversation starter to look deeper into "help" and mission work! Americans are raised to have a narrower perspective around privilege where we force our ideas of what others need on communities. The term will make you uncomfortable (which isn't a bad thing) and is called White saviorism. It's "an ideology that a White person acts upon from a position of superiority to rescue a BIPOC-Black, Indigenous, or person of color-community or person." Organizations like Brailee's are invited in by officials who disregard what their community expresses they want/need. It's like your parent inviting their co-worker's kids who you don't know to your birthday party. I'm assuming most young women who chose to go on the trip shared Brailee's sentiment of wanting to help and educate, which comes from a good place. But these are the growing pains of coming into adulthood that get complex, which makes you such a better person in the long run. Not everything is so black and white; not all help is asked for or wanted. You can choose to be hurt by it or you can learn from it. We often offer help from a self-centered perspective, what we deem that person needs. But if we stop to ask, "may I help you? If so, how can I help you?" we'll find out exactly what others need. If you think about how Brailee and her roommates were there for only 4 months, can you imagine how many other people that town has seen even in a single year? Their feelings toward her were nothing personal. No doubt, they've seen young women treat their every day lives like a vacation or a coming of age experience, take photos with their children like they were pets, and abuse the resources in their town. People can't help but be wary or defensive when their home is a revolving door for strangers.
it’s so interesting to here how different it is in different countries because here in the uk it’s common to live at home until ur late 20’s . most people will go off to university at 18 then when they have finished around age 22 move back home with parents so it’s crazy to here braille say she was embarrassed to live at home at 19 when that’s just the normal over here because it’s way too expensive to move out
I wonder if the kids/families just didn't like feeling like they needed "white saviors". Not saying that's why you went I'm just thinking maybe that's why they gave you pushback. I think you should share the name of the program so others don't run into a similar situation!
If that’s the case then those schools need to reevaluate spending their money on help🤷🏼♀️ if they cant be appreciative then they are wasting their money you know ?
I wonder that too! And maybe we should have been more aware that it could be received that way. Brai just went to help teach and care for the kids. And maybe the students and parents have had negative experiences with other teachers, I don’t know.
@@HeyKayli and don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that was necessarily her motivation to go but if the kids are constantly getting a rotation of new young people from America teaching them English they could have a poor perception of the reasoning.
Greetings from Costa Rica. I am sorry you had a difficult time here. Many of the problems you encountered seem to be a result of the company you travelled with. They should have prepared you with the history of the country and what to expect especially discussing your safety. So, Costa Rica is not a 3rd world country…..they have dissolved their army and used the money for universal healthcare and education, many software companies have offices here and the amount of world trade they are doing is increasing every year. There is an American hospital in San Jose that provides outstanding care. I am retired Nurse Practitioner from the United States, and I can tell you that the healthcare I receive here is outstanding. One of the reasons that you might have felt uncomfortable or unwelcome is that so many “ westerners “ are moving here. My husband and I live here in Atenas 6 months of the year and in Virginia.
It was 100% the company, unfortunately. Brai loved Costa Rica, we’re really hoping to go back with her. Thank you for your insight and information, we appreciate you sharing that!❤
What a crazy experience for an 18 year old I couldn’t imagine! So much growth I’m sure for Brai I know for me traveling (within the US) has made me so much more confident talking to people and finding things on my own
I definitely think there's a lesson here that Brailee could learn in how some countries (especially ones that are considered by the rest of the world to be poor/behind/third world) don't actually want white saviors coming in from the US. I think there's been an industry made around it, and it sells an opportunity for experience to young white kids. It just doesn't take into account the community you're going into. The entire situation is just white privileged people coming in with a mindset that the community is something that needs to be saved when it doesn't consider itself that, so they can feel better about themselves for doing something good.
I can see what you’re saying. But I know Brailee only went to help teach English and to care for the kids at the schools. She didn’t go to feel better about herself.
There are layers upon layers of confusion and misunderstandings. I am Cuban American and I am very different from other Hispanics. Many prejudices exist between nationalities. For example, I grew up using a mosquito (bug) net due to the blackouts and lack of AC (communism sucks) so for me to hear you guys talking about it like some interesting thing is itself a big clue as to how different we are and it makes me think that you have had it very easy in life. That’s the sort of thing that makes people resentful, dismissive, and not receptive to what you have to say. Everyone’s experiences are so vastly different. Glad Brai is ok.
I taught ESL pre-k for 3 years, and I'm moving up to kindergarten this coming year. I LOVED teaching my ESL babies! I knew very little Spanish, and was so worried about being a teacher for them. I was so scared I was going to fail them as a teacher, since I knew very little Spanish. I have had several students come in knowing no English at all, and by the end of the year they are holding conversations with me in English. That is truly the biggest achievement as a teacher to me. I'm moving schools this coming year, and I'm sad because I will miss seeing my former ESL babies. They would all come and hug me every morning before they went to their other classes. I travel the world on all our breaks we have, and I would always buy my kids something from where I traveled to. I went to Peru, and brought back little pens with alpacas on it. Then I went to Egypt, and bought pencils with camels on it. I would send a message to my parents where I went over the break, and I bought the students a little gift from the place I visited to. I then had students bring me things from their home country when they would visit. I had a student move from Venezuela for the last 5 months left of school. At the end, he made me a handprint then painted the Venezuela flag. I literally teared up when I saw it. I LOVE teaching ESL so much! I hate that she didn't have a good experience. She learned a lot though!
I would love a podcast about how your family deals with being mormon.Are you still mormon? Do you go to church and do all the mormon things like wear the garments and stuff like that.
Also, Brailee you really articulated your story and feelings surrounding Costa Rica really well. I totally felt how much you valued the experience and how much you wanted to help. It sounds like the program didn’t really support your guys as much as they should have. It also sounds like they didn’t do a good job communicating to the school what you’re there for. I’m sorry you had some negative experiences! But you’re so well spoken though! Would you be able to talk about growing up with cousins are your same age?
Omg I was literally just watching old when the kids go to sleep podcasts with you on it, Kayli, and watching old TMV classics!! So excited for this podcast to drop!
Brailey has learned from the best about loving (her Mama)! Maybe a nurse or a nurse’s aid in paediatrics is your calling! It sounds like you want to love children who need to be loved!
Nicaragua was one of my favorite places! I had a great experience with a woman, I bought a handmade hammock from her. She said it was $11 usd, I gave her a 20 I think it was and told her to keep the change and she started crying she was so thankful. I was there visiting friends that lived there though, so I'm sure a little bit of a different experience.
hey brai! congrats on everything! i know it can seem hard when the community doesn’t seem like they want you, but honestly (another comment mentioned this) costa ricans have been harassed by a lot of white savior individuals just in history in general so it’s hard for them to be trusting. i know that wasn’t your intent but maybe try putting yourself in their shoes. you’re a child with pure beautiful intentions so don’t feel bad at all! sometimes for us POC, it’s hard to trust certain individuals (even if they have good energy). glad you made an impact on a couple of kids!
Loved watching this! So proud of you Brai! P.s I had to move back in with my parents for 9 months at 27 and it was tough for both me and my parents but they were so accommodating for the same reasons you said Kayli. I had to sell my house with an ex and buy a new place alone and so she didn't want me to be spending all of my money on rent in the meantime. So grateful for them but would be good to see you both talk about it from your experiences
I love this so much! I love both of you ! Moving away from home is seriously that hardest thing I’ve ever done so I totally feel brai! Especially when you’re moving to somewhere not so welcoming ! ❤️ love you guys and love this pod !
Hard to understand how you chose this “company” they sound so unprofessional and scary. You were put in really scary situations for what? To say you “helped” unprivileged kids who hated you being there?
Brailee wow you're so wise and brave! Loved hearing all your stories, what an experience. You must be so proud of her kayli, she's a beautiful young soul, can't wait to keep hearing how her life evolves
the moms view was where i found your channel and i now have my own 5 year old. so crazy! brailee, your experience and feelings are so valid! i didnt expect those stories at all but so glad you really ended up loving parts of it. Also, why was it so fun to hear brailee curse hahaha
Sounds like a horrible experience in Costa Rica but you seem to have made the best out of it!! Such a great experience regardless!!! Congratulations on going to school and I wish you all the best!
Brailee, thank you so much for sharing your experience in Costa Rica with us. You gave sound advice that will hopefully help others who are considering going to other countries to help, that a lot of research is needed before making huge decisions like that. Stay safe in Utah and enjoy being out on your own. It can and may be daunting and overwhelming but I pray that God will use any adversity to shape and develop your character into a more amazing woman.
I recently travelled with my school to Cambodia, a third world country in Asia, to teach English and renovate their classrooms! It’s 100% the company’s doing for making brailees experience so unfortunate.
Brailee!!!! Geesh girl!! I had no idea. You are a ray of sunshine please don’t ever loose that. I am so very sorry this happened. And it is serious very serious. I just want to give you a hug. Congratulations on moving. Have fun and enjoy. My youngest closes on her first house in a couple hours!! 😳 I feel for you Kayli but it will be ok…fingers crossed. 😂😬
I love watching every video. I remember watching Gage and Bralie when you guys did crafts ❤❤ Amazing articulation of the stories - love mom and daughter Duo Thank you Kayli for putting this effort. I get inspired to be a mom like you ❤
Such weird things to say.. alluding to the fact that you wish they were “poorer”? And assuming those in other countries don’t have iPhones?? And speaking on how you wanted the children to love you comes from a very self-serving place. Should not have to teach children English in other countries in order to feel loved
She didn’t mean it to come across that way, she was hoping to go to an area where the kids didn’t have to option to go to a private school and maybe wouldn’t have another opportunity to learn English. Like they do at private schools. She knows that other countries have iPhones. She was surprised that the little kids in elementary school had iPhones.
There’s nothing weird about what she said at all. Students in private schools are privileged, Brailee was hoping to work with kids who weren’t privileged, there’s nothing else to it except that.
It's so weird to me, that they were sending random HS graduates to teach others. Sure, they were native speakers, but just a bunch of girls with no higher education. Only HS diploma from random high school in rural Idaho. No wonder, privately-educated locals weren't impressed 😅
What a great podcast I have been wondering how your trip was and what an experience! I did it want to tell you it your safe back I had a friend that had dual citizenship in Costa Rica and ended up dead there and no investigation came up with why! Anyways great stuff here and I can’t wait to here about your safe plans in Utah I love you all your friend here Tom🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😍😂😍
Aw I loved this! Love your mother daughter relationship. You should do a family podcast, not sure if anyone has done that before. but just everyone in your family taking turns talking about certain topics with each other. It would be cute to see everyones individual relationships.
Kayli, I’ve been a silent viewer since before Winston was born. I adore u and brai but this video made me extremely uncomfortable. I know you two are wonderful humans which is why I had to click off but some of the things brai said were outrageous. I truly hope you two sit down and do some reflection. We aren’t trying to criticize you just want you to grow and understand others. You can say all you want but ultimately brailee went to Costa Rica for herself. Singing party in the USA even tho she knew she was making those in the bar angry and uncomfortable??! Such a privileged American. Please don’t travel if you can’t be respectful. Wishing children were grateful for your presence?? It’s disgusting she has so much to learn. Also teach her that third world country is a derogatory term since obviously the adults in her life failed her. The correct term is developing. When she brought up how the African kids love white saviors I died inside. Please educate her on diversity, equity and inclusion.
third world country isn’t a derogatory term.. it’s the truth.. they are third world countries. they have extremely low income. the average income in costa rica is $820 a month.. that’s $9,840 a year. where as America the average income is $59,000 a year so $4,916 a month.. it isn’t a term loosely. it’s because it’s the truth.. just because they do have stuff and they may not even see they’re lives as a struggle it is.. u can say it’s way cheaper to live there so they don’t need as much income.. but the average apartment price for a 1 bedroom is $350 that’s 42% of they’re monthly income. where as the average rental in America is $1,600 which would be 33% of the average income. not to mention any other costs.. they have no disposable income in Costa Rica.. they don’t have access to a lot of things ppl in America do.. and just because they don’t want ‘white saviors’ coming doesn’t make the fact they are a third world country go away. they are. just because it is more developed as opposed to somewhere like Afghanistan doesn’t change anything. they can be more developed.. and also I think brailee is young for one.. I don’t think she meant oh idk why they just didn’t care about me blah blah.. I think she meant something completely different.. she was prob fed something that wasn’t the truth.. and I assume she thought the children would be excited because she was invited to go teach the kids. if u think u are being INVITED u would to be excited. she didn’t think she was intruding.. she thought she was going to help children. that isn’t a crime and she shouldn’t feel bad for anything said. u need to grow up.. and Americans acted privileged because we are.. we are one of the most privileged countries in the world. we are fortunate asf here. so if she wanted to spread positivity and that privilege that doesn’t be an issue. I hope u have the day ur meant to have.
Please answer this: why would foreign children be thankful for an unqualified foreign teacher with zero experience who doesn’t speak the same language as them 😅
Going to Africa to “literally just play with the kids”. Kayli please explain to me how she isn’t doing this in part for herself. THE AFRICAN KIDS DONT WANT BRAILEE TO GO.
@@marilynkozlow8400 for me my parents don't support LGBTQ COMMUNITY and me my partner been dating for almost 2 years and non of my family know just my close friends know about it
Yes I’m sure she did but if this was happening to you. You would feel the same way. I’m just saying I’m not being rude. I’ve been in different countries and it’s scary when something happens like that and you don’t know what to do. I completely understand how she felt .
That's such a weird situation that a school would ask for help from other countries to then not be nice or helpful or kind to those people?? Makes zero sense! My sister did a similar trip maybe about 25 years ago from the UK and I always looked up to her for doing that trip as I was a little girl at that time, so hearing your experiences makes me so proud of you! I guess that's how Layla thinks about you with basically the same age gap! You were so brave! When I first started senior school (high school) I cried and begged my mum to take me home every day for weeks and she basically had to kick me out of the car every day for the first term because I was so scared and sad and lonely so I totally get that feeling. I'm now 32 and I haven't done much on my own since university so it would be a challenge for me to do something outside my comfort zone now. You have inspired me though! Life is for living and we're all proof that you can overcome fears and be strong
oooooh brailee i hope you are moving mostly for yourself and not primarily for the boyfriend🥲 i hope all the luck and good things follow you 😆 love the pod!! also totally also miss the moms view!!
We’ve talked about that a lot! They won’t be living in the same city, so they’ll still be experiencing new things separate from each other. But not so far away from each other, I think they’re both over long distance.❤
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Brailee's experience is a great conversation starter to look deeper into "help" and mission work! Americans are raised to have a narrower perspective around privilege where we force our ideas of what others need on communities. The term will make you uncomfortable (which isn't a bad thing) and is called White saviorism. It's "an ideology that a White person acts upon from a position of superiority to rescue a BIPOC-Black, Indigenous, or person of color-community or person." Organizations like Brailee's are invited in by officials who disregard what their community expresses they want/need. It's like your parent inviting their co-worker's kids who you don't know to your birthday party.
I'm assuming most young women who chose to go on the trip shared Brailee's sentiment of wanting to help and educate, which comes from a good place. But these are the growing pains of coming into adulthood that get complex, which makes you such a better person in the long run. Not everything is so black and white; not all help is asked for or wanted. You can choose to be hurt by it or you can learn from it. We often offer help from a self-centered perspective, what we deem that person needs. But if we stop to ask, "may I help you? If so, how can I help you?" we'll find out exactly what others need.
If you think about how Brailee and her roommates were there for only 4 months, can you imagine how many other people that town has seen even in a single year? Their feelings toward her were nothing personal. No doubt, they've seen young women treat their every day lives like a vacation or a coming of age experience, take photos with their children like they were pets, and abuse the resources in their town. People can't help but be wary or defensive when their home is a revolving door for strangers.
Love this response
So beautifully said!
it’s so interesting to here how different it is in different countries because here in the uk it’s common to live at home until ur late 20’s . most people will go off to university at 18 then when they have finished around age 22 move back home with parents so it’s crazy to here braille say she was embarrassed to live at home at 19 when that’s just the normal over here because it’s way too expensive to move out
I’m wish it was more common here!❤it’s so expensive to live on your own at such a young age while trying to get started in a new career.
@@HeyKayli ❤️❤️
I wonder if the kids/families just didn't like feeling like they needed "white saviors". Not saying that's why you went I'm just thinking maybe that's why they gave you pushback. I think you should share the name of the program so others don't run into a similar situation!
If that’s the case then those schools need to reevaluate spending their money on help🤷🏼♀️ if they cant be appreciative then they are wasting their money you know ?
I wonder that too! And maybe we should have been more aware that it could be received that way. Brai just went to help teach and care for the kids. And maybe the students and parents have had negative experiences with other teachers, I don’t know.
@@HeyKayli and don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that was necessarily her motivation to go but if the kids are constantly getting a rotation of new young people from America teaching them English they could have a poor perception of the reasoning.
Well, that would be racist
More likely it was the annoying loud American girls, it is annoying. When we travel it is mostly the Americans that are cocky and annoying.
Greetings from Costa Rica.
I am sorry you had a difficult time here. Many of the problems you encountered seem to be a result of the company you travelled with. They should have prepared you with the history of the country and what to expect especially discussing your safety.
So, Costa Rica is not a 3rd world country…..they have dissolved their army and used the money for universal healthcare and education, many software companies have offices here and the amount of world trade they are doing is increasing every year. There is an American hospital in San Jose that provides outstanding care. I am retired Nurse Practitioner from the United States, and I can tell you that the healthcare I receive here is outstanding. One of the reasons that you might have felt uncomfortable or unwelcome is that so many “ westerners “ are moving here.
My husband and I live here in Atenas 6 months of the year and in Virginia.
It was 100% the company, unfortunately. Brai loved Costa Rica, we’re really hoping to go back with her. Thank you for your insight and information, we appreciate you sharing that!❤
I wash shocked when she called it a third world country that’s not even a politically correct term or accurate
What a crazy experience for an 18 year old I couldn’t imagine! So much growth I’m sure for Brai I know for me traveling (within the US) has made me so much more confident talking to people and finding things on my own
I definitely think there's a lesson here that Brailee could learn in how some countries (especially ones that are considered by the rest of the world to be poor/behind/third world) don't actually want white saviors coming in from the US. I think there's been an industry made around it, and it sells an opportunity for experience to young white kids. It just doesn't take into account the community you're going into. The entire situation is just white privileged people coming in with a mindset that the community is something that needs to be saved when it doesn't consider itself that, so they can feel better about themselves for doing something good.
The school/town hires them?????? They don’t just choose random places. They have to be allowed to run a program there.
I can see what you’re saying. But I know Brailee only went to help teach English and to care for the kids at the schools. She didn’t go to feel better about herself.
@@HeyKayli please don’t take this the wrong way but no Costa Ricans asked brailee to go to their country. She did it for herself in a way
It feels good to help other people, even if you just want to help others. Both things can be true.
@@ChloelWolfethe school hires them because white people will pay to come...you heard it yourself in the video, you even have to pay to leave early.
There are layers upon layers of confusion and misunderstandings. I am Cuban American and I am very different from other Hispanics. Many prejudices exist between nationalities. For example, I grew up using a mosquito (bug) net due to the blackouts and lack of AC (communism sucks) so for me to hear you guys talking about it like some interesting thing is itself a big clue as to how different we are and it makes me think that you have had it very easy in life. That’s the sort of thing that makes people resentful, dismissive, and not receptive to what you have to say. Everyone’s experiences are so vastly different. Glad Brai is ok.
Brailee! Girl, and I mean this with love, stop saying, “Africa.” That is an entire continent.
I taught ESL pre-k for 3 years, and I'm moving up to kindergarten this coming year. I LOVED teaching my ESL babies! I knew very little Spanish, and was so worried about being a teacher for them. I was so scared I was going to fail them as a teacher, since I knew very little Spanish. I have had several students come in knowing no English at all, and by the end of the year they are holding conversations with me in English. That is truly the biggest achievement as a teacher to me. I'm moving schools this coming year, and I'm sad because I will miss seeing my former ESL babies. They would all come and hug me every morning before they went to their other classes. I travel the world on all our breaks we have, and I would always buy my kids something from where I traveled to. I went to Peru, and brought back little pens with alpacas on it. Then I went to Egypt, and bought pencils with camels on it. I would send a message to my parents where I went over the break, and I bought the students a little gift from the place I visited to. I then had students bring me things from their home country when they would visit. I had a student move from Venezuela for the last 5 months left of school. At the end, he made me a handprint then painted the Venezuela flag. I literally teared up when I saw it. I LOVE teaching ESL so much! I hate that she didn't have a good experience. She learned a lot though!
I would love a podcast about how your family deals with being mormon.Are you still mormon? Do you go to church and do all the mormon things like wear the garments and stuff like that.
Also, Brailee you really articulated your story and feelings surrounding Costa Rica really well. I totally felt how much you valued the experience and how much you wanted to help. It sounds like the program didn’t really support your guys as much as they should have. It also sounds like they didn’t do a good job communicating to the school what you’re there for. I’m sorry you had some negative experiences! But you’re so well spoken though!
Would you be able to talk about growing up with cousins are your same age?
Omg I was literally just watching old when the kids go to sleep podcasts with you on it, Kayli, and watching old TMV classics!! So excited for this podcast to drop!
Brailey has learned from the best about loving (her Mama)! Maybe a nurse or a nurse’s aid in paediatrics is your calling! It sounds like you want to love children who need to be loved!
Nicaragua was one of my favorite places! I had a great experience with a woman, I bought a handmade hammock from her. She said it was $11 usd, I gave her a 20 I think it was and told her to keep the change and she started crying she was so thankful. I was there visiting friends that lived there though, so I'm sure a little bit of a different experience.
hey brai! congrats on everything! i know it can seem hard when the community doesn’t seem like they want you, but honestly (another comment mentioned this) costa ricans have been harassed by a lot of white savior individuals just in history in general so it’s hard for them to be trusting. i know that wasn’t your intent but maybe try putting yourself in their shoes. you’re a child with pure beautiful intentions so don’t feel bad at all! sometimes for us POC, it’s hard to trust certain individuals (even if they have good energy). glad you made an impact on a couple of kids!
The moms view was so fun!! bring back moms on the loose!
This was fun! I'd been wondering about that Costa Rica trip. I hope you all do continue with a podcast.
This made me so happy to see!! Hope to see more!
We have our next filming day scheduled!❤thank you so much!
I love spending bond with each other !!!! You guys very sweetheart ❤💕
Loved watching this! So proud of you Brai! P.s I had to move back in with my parents for 9 months at 27 and it was tough for both me and my parents but they were so accommodating for the same reasons you said Kayli. I had to sell my house with an ex and buy a new place alone and so she didn't want me to be spending all of my money on rent in the meantime. So grateful for them but would be good to see you both talk about it from your experiences
I love this so much! I love both of you ! Moving away from home is seriously that hardest thing I’ve ever done so I totally feel brai! Especially when you’re moving to somewhere not so welcoming ! ❤️ love you guys and love this pod !
Thank you Braille, this was fun. I’m sorry it wasn’t the experience you expected. Wishing you all the best and hope all your dreams come true. 🩷🇨🇦
Hard to understand how you chose this “company” they sound so unprofessional and scary. You were put in really scary situations for what? To say you “helped” unprivileged kids who hated you being there?
Brailee wow you're so wise and brave! Loved hearing all your stories, what an experience. You must be so proud of her kayli, she's a beautiful young soul, can't wait to keep hearing how her life evolves
I would love a podcast about living with a grown child :-) That sounds like a good idea
Also would love a podcast with Gage (and the other kids)
the moms view was where i found your channel and i now have my own 5 year old. so crazy! brailee, your experience and feelings are so valid! i didnt expect those stories at all but so glad you really ended up loving parts of it. Also, why was it so fun to hear brailee curse hahaha
Sounds like a horrible experience in Costa Rica but you seem to have made the best out of it!! Such a great experience regardless!!! Congratulations on going to school and I wish you all the best!
Brailee, thank you so much for sharing your experience in Costa Rica with us. You gave sound advice that will hopefully help others who are considering going to other countries to help, that a lot of research is needed before making huge decisions like that.
Stay safe in Utah and enjoy being out on your own. It can and may be daunting and overwhelming but I pray that God will use any adversity to shape and develop your character into a more amazing woman.
I recently travelled with my school to Cambodia, a third world country in Asia, to teach English and renovate their classrooms! It’s 100% the company’s doing for making brailees experience so unfortunate.
Brailee!!!! Geesh girl!! I had no idea. You are a ray of sunshine please don’t ever loose that. I am so very sorry this happened. And it is serious very serious. I just want to give you a hug. Congratulations on moving. Have fun and enjoy. My youngest closes on her first house in a couple hours!! 😳 I feel for you Kayli but it will be ok…fingers crossed. 😂😬
I love watching every video. I remember watching Gage and Bralie when you guys did crafts ❤❤
Amazing articulation of the stories - love mom and daughter Duo
Thank you Kayli for putting this effort. I get inspired to be a mom like you ❤
So happy that you are home , Braille
Please link your podcast in your description box ❤
i heard about brai going to costa rica 6-7 months ago and i looked into it and now im going to mexico with the same program! next summer:)
hopefully ill have a different experience in mexico, this made me super nervous LOL but im grateful i was able to hear about brais experience.
@@zarismith2484which program is this
Will Brailee be starting a vlog channel to document this new journey?
Wow Costa Rica sounded like you had a very interesting experience. Good luck on your future plans.
This was a great podcast!
Such weird things to say.. alluding to the fact that you wish they were “poorer”? And assuming those in other countries don’t have iPhones?? And speaking on how you wanted the children to love you comes from a very self-serving place. Should not have to teach children English in other countries in order to feel loved
Yeah I thought it was weird too
She didn’t mean it to come across that way, she was hoping to go to an area where the kids didn’t have to option to go to a private school and maybe wouldn’t have another opportunity to learn English. Like they do at private schools. She knows that other countries have iPhones. She was surprised that the little kids in elementary school had iPhones.
In my personal opinion, she had envisioned having a larger impact on the community. Wow, such a weird thing to get offended at.
There’s nothing weird about what she said at all. Students in private schools are privileged, Brailee was hoping to work with kids who weren’t privileged, there’s nothing else to it except that.
It's so weird to me, that they were sending random HS graduates to teach others. Sure, they were native speakers, but just a bunch of girls with no higher education. Only HS diploma from random high school in rural Idaho. No wonder, privately-educated locals weren't impressed 😅
I would call the esthetician school and ask to speak to someone about financial aide because there’s more financial assistance than there used to be.
What a great podcast I have been wondering how your trip was and what an experience! I did it want to tell you it your safe back I had a friend that had dual citizenship in Costa Rica and ended up dead there and no investigation came up with why! Anyways great stuff here and I can’t wait to here about your safe plans in Utah I love you all your friend here Tom🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😍😂😍
I love Bailee she still my favorite she was little girl but she grown up 18 year old
Is this app that returns back cash legit?
I love your videos ❤
Thank you so much!❤
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Are you of the LDS faith? Don’t you have to wear the garments?
Aw I loved this! Love your mother daughter relationship. You should do a family podcast, not sure if anyone has done that before. but just everyone in your family taking turns talking about certain topics with each other. It would be cute to see everyones individual relationships.
Kayli, I’ve been a silent viewer since before Winston was born. I adore u and brai but this video made me extremely uncomfortable. I know you two are wonderful humans which is why I had to click off but some of the things brai said were outrageous. I truly hope you two sit down and do some reflection. We aren’t trying to criticize you just want you to grow and understand others. You can say all you want but ultimately brailee went to Costa Rica for herself. Singing party in the USA even tho she knew she was making those in the bar angry and uncomfortable??! Such a privileged American. Please don’t travel if you can’t be respectful. Wishing children were grateful for your presence?? It’s disgusting she has so much to learn. Also teach her that third world country is a derogatory term since obviously the adults in her life failed her. The correct term is developing. When she brought up how the African kids love white saviors I died inside. Please educate her on diversity, equity and inclusion.
third world country isn’t a derogatory term.. it’s the truth.. they are third world countries. they have extremely low income. the average income in costa rica is $820 a month.. that’s $9,840 a year. where as America the average income is $59,000 a year so $4,916 a month.. it isn’t a term loosely. it’s because it’s the truth.. just because they do have stuff and they may not even see they’re lives as a struggle it is.. u can say it’s way cheaper to live there so they don’t need as much income.. but the average apartment price for a 1 bedroom is $350 that’s 42% of they’re monthly income. where as the average rental in America is $1,600 which would be 33% of the average income. not to mention any other costs.. they have no disposable income in Costa Rica.. they don’t have access to a lot of things ppl in America do.. and just because they don’t want ‘white saviors’ coming doesn’t make the fact they are a third world country go away. they are. just because it is more developed as opposed to somewhere like Afghanistan doesn’t change anything. they can be more developed.. and also I think brailee is young for one.. I don’t think she meant oh idk why they just didn’t care about me blah blah.. I think she meant something completely different.. she was prob fed something that wasn’t the truth.. and I assume she thought the children would be excited because she was invited to go teach the kids. if u think u are being INVITED u would to be excited. she didn’t think she was intruding.. she thought she was going to help children. that isn’t a crime and she shouldn’t feel bad for anything said. u need to grow up.. and Americans acted privileged because we are.. we are one of the most privileged countries in the world. we are fortunate asf here. so if she wanted to spread positivity and that privilege that doesn’t be an issue. I hope u have the day ur meant to have.
That school should not have wanted the program to come if they weren’t going to be welcoming
Please answer this: why would foreign children be thankful for an unqualified foreign teacher with zero experience who doesn’t speak the same language as them 😅
Cool tan!
Going to Africa to “literally just play with the kids”. Kayli please explain to me how she isn’t doing this in part for herself. THE AFRICAN KIDS DONT WANT BRAILEE TO GO.
if one of your kids want to be part of the LGBTQ+ are you going to support that or what will you do?
I’m sure she would be fine with it. One of her sisters is married to a woman
@@marilynkozlow8400 for me my parents don't support LGBTQ COMMUNITY and me my partner been dating for almost 2 years and non of my family know just my close friends know about it
You do realize you’re in an entirely new country with different expectations and culture right? You were NOT in the USA.
They are so ignorant I’m shocked
Was there not training before they went?
Yes I’m sure she did but if this was happening to you. You would feel the same way. I’m just saying I’m not being rude. I’ve been in different countries and it’s scary when something happens like that and you don’t know what to do. I completely understand how she felt .
That's such a weird situation that a school would ask for help from other countries to then not be nice or helpful or kind to those people?? Makes zero sense! My sister did a similar trip maybe about 25 years ago from the UK and I always looked up to her for doing that trip as I was a little girl at that time, so hearing your experiences makes me so proud of you! I guess that's how Layla thinks about you with basically the same age gap! You were so brave! When I first started senior school (high school) I cried and begged my mum to take me home every day for weeks and she basically had to kick me out of the car every day for the first term because I was so scared and sad and lonely so I totally get that feeling. I'm now 32 and I haven't done much on my own since university so it would be a challenge for me to do something outside my comfort zone now. You have inspired me though! Life is for living and we're all proof that you can overcome fears and be strong
oooooh brailee i hope you are moving mostly for yourself and not primarily for the boyfriend🥲 i hope all the luck and good things follow you 😆 love the pod!!
also totally also miss the moms view!!
We’ve talked about that a lot! They won’t be living in the same city, so they’ll still be experiencing new things separate from each other. But not so far away from each other, I think they’re both over long distance.❤