Growing Up a a Gypsy Kid | Gypsy Kids | OMG Weddings

With unprecedented access to children within the Gypsy and Traveller community; this three part documentary series explores their world, through their eyes.
These children revel in the freedom of a gypsy childhood while facing prejudice and even eviction from an early age. Demonstrating maturity beyond their years, they offer an insight into one of the most marginalised yet resilient communities in the UK

13 year old Sylvanna is part English Traveller and dreams of becoming a model, “I am quite different to many travellers. They have got some of the old fashioned ways...they believe in just staying home, helping and clean and the men go out. I believe women are about as equal as men.” Determined to succeed and provide for her family she must first go through the ruthless casting process. When faced with the decision “£10,000 to cut your hair” Sylvanna shows commendable resilience as she proves her Gypsy identity is not for sale.

[Dan-eoes]

34:46 “if I cut my hair, it’s a crack in my spirit” interesting to see the intersections between these traveller/gypsy community and indigenous communities!

[vickiwaatti]

My cousin married a Gypsy here in the states. They have been married for over 10 years and have 4 kids. Her in-laws still call her a Gorger. She seems really happy in her marriage. She knew all her life that she just wanted to be a stay at home mom. Her husband is a hard worker and they are NOT on any kind of assistance.

[graceroxburgh]

The first boy is extremely wellspoken ❤ so intelligent, an asset to his parents, God bless

[StaceyMcgill-gmyz]

Paddy is such a nice man and you can see how well he loves his family and his little grandaughter is a beautiful kid I was happy when he won big brother he's a great man 😊

[olivialowry]

I feel bad for Oliver. As someone with ADHD I am almost certain he has the same. You can see it in him. His hyperfocus and special interest is his horses. He talks of not being able to concentrate and the part with the tutor shows that. If he had the proper support from SEN teams he could get everything he needed maths and English wise to allow him to be a farrier. It’s just that support that’s missing.

[Blackcatcasper]

it's actually so refreshing to see positive comments on one these type of videos

[chakkachewy]

Margaret little voice is just too cute.

[catgrrrl]

I can't say anything bad about this.. always thought I would be better off being a gypsy. I admire a lot about them. It would be nice to have so much commity in this day and age which we are truly missing ❤

[carrieanthony]

Savannah reminds me of Tyra banks. She is absolutely beautiful.❤❤❤

[eringemini]

Usually these episodes are from several years ago
It would be interesting to know how all these Kids are doing now.

[thewitchsfamiliar]

I am not going to lie, I hope that Margaret listened to Paddy. He gave her some sage advice.

[cbettles]

He might not be at school but he is definitely being educated. There are many routes to employment.

[vlogswniamhh]

I’m honestly surprised at how bright margret was.Very independent!

[Demetri]

There are a lot of inconsistencies and contradictions in the traveler / gypsy life.

Every one is different but yet so many us have not figured that out.

[AA-hiyx]

Okay, traveling from town to town to avoid your crimes is not an ethnicity

[Crazysonicccc]

Love from 🇺🇸 ❤😊💕 all my Gypsy Roma travelers brothers and sisters

[noraoros]

I’m American. With that being said, I have never, seen met a child as mature, and resilient, as these kids. They are well spoken, brave, goal oriented, and hard working. I think they are all, Absolutely Brilliant ! ❤from
Novelty, Ohio.

[Demetri]

When he said he doesn't want to sit inside with xbox; your eyes go cross.

[PMcnab]

Look at us bums doing what we told, They got something right. Wish I could go back raise my kids this way. Xx

[kathleenschoultz]

I still dont understand. Can someone explain what is a traveller? They seem to go to public school and do normal things.