Gypsy kids: our secret world.

byZoeamandalin

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9 years ago

Well I have just seen the second part of this new tv series. I have always found the subject of gypsy/travellers interesting. I am so far feeling this tv series is painting these people in a good light.

Although tonight's one as seen through the eyes of a child mostly ,has really opened my eyes. It's shows that these children have the freedom of the out doors. And back to our sorts of child hoods. You no climbing trees getting plenty of cuts and bruises, riding bikes, kicking balls all sorts of street games. Instead of being locked up in front of computers mobile phones. These kids are around animals mostly,horses, ponies. Showing responsibility and a knowledge in the animal and its care and needs. Plus the gypsy background in keeping and selling horses etc.

Then you have the schooling issues. If these children are settled gypsys they want to have the right to education like all other children. Though often come across prejudice. Or on the other hand what they call us as gorgers then gorger children can often think bad of gypsys and be scared. So often the two don't mix and can cause lots of issues. Or if the child is a traveller they go from school to school and often missing lots of education. Either way most don't get the education of other children brought up in settled homes of non gypsy origin. There was this one boy that had been to 9 schools no child should go through that let alone before the age of 12. This child was trying so very hard to fit in and also to learn. Sadly once every child he had built a friend ship up with found out he was a settled gypsy they were no longer wanting to be friends. This boy how ever was determined to be a pilot. At 12 he raised chickens sold eggs a pond delivered the eggs to the adults he had managed to break the boundaries with. He was home schooled by his mum that luckily did have a form of education and very good morals. He saved his earnings and had some pilot lessons. His parting shot was. "No matter what obstacles people try and put in your way. If you want something bad enough you will get there" this really resingnated with me if this young boy can over come the bullying and non school education can show such pure determination so can we all. If we are passionate enough about it.

There are good and bad in everyone. Black, white,gay, straight or gypsy/traveller. Treat everyone at face value and get to know them. Never judge on your previous exsperience. A lot of the gypsy morals are fantastic. Sadly some spoil it for others. If we are trying to change racism then we should change our mind frame on gypsys also. As should they of us. I don't like the mess they often leave behind of the cost to clear up. Though the same goes for many people that miss treat social housing and leave a mess. We can all learn from one another. There is room for us all. Let's live and let live.