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Adele is Rolling in the Debt

“it’s tough to buy food and pay rent. it’s a quarter of my wage gone to nothing” welcome to the real world. and this was early 2000s when food and rent was cheap

The parents are to blame. The father needs to stop being an idiot and working all hours for a spoilt girl who should be supporting herself

I honestly watch these shows so i can help myself from my own hoarding and shopping issues. I used to own more than 80 pants (shorts, capris, skirts, leggings, gym wear another category) I never knew how much i owned until i categorized and counted and was very overwhelmed. Only then did i realize I HAD ISSUES. I had space so my clothes were just stacked here and there but really, how much do you only wear? I had to confront i had depression, sought therapy, watched shows where others were also experiencing the same thing. I’m so much better than before but still recovering.

Her parents are 100% to blame for creating a spoilt brat. She was basically brought up to think that if she is has money trouble or needs extra money then it is fine to ask her parents, knowing that they would bail her out. Once she got some proper advise and boundaries set, she soon realized how life really works. The are many cases like this where the parents didn't set boundaries from an early age.

All those 2000s clothes are awful

She would feel much more self confident if she learned to be more independent. She’s living life like a bored child. Her parents aren’t encouraging her to be a successful adult. I don’t understand her parents’ actions. I moved out at 19 and had a mortgage by 24. Only once I borrowed money from my dad and I paid him back as soon as I could. Loans between family members is a horrible thing. It can really damage family relationships.

I was very much like Adele at 23 and thought I needed lots of clothes to go out and have fun and attract men. It was so nice to have my own money and to spend it the way that I wanted! I got a tiny apartment that ate up almost 1/3 of my pay, but it was important to me to feel like an adult and have my own place. Still, I would run out of money on my low-wage entry-level job each month and go to Dad for an extra $20-40+ each month. In a way it made me feel cared for still as I dipped my toe into the adult world. When I was 25, my Dad died suddenly of a heart attack and my mother certainly could not support my financial extra needs each month anymore. I felt very "kicked from the nest", but I learned to stand on my own. Growing up is a process. It doesn't happen overnight. Adele can do it.

She looks like 1990s Baby Spice

her mom says she wants her to understand the value of money but how can she when you never taught her that. You basically taught her that money grows on trees and the trees are mom and dad.

I’m 22 and still live with my parents but I help mum out with money and always buy her things I support myself now and don’t need anyone else to do it for me

That horrible, sick feeling is called adulthood:; honey

She needs additional interests and hobbies. The job being a makeup assistant will be good for her. There's nothing wrong with going out or shopping (if you can afford it), but it's not particularly rewarding. Accomplishing goals you set for yourself and pushing yourself physically, intellectually, and/or artistically will make your life more fulfilling. Not to mention make you a hell of a lot more interesting.

Not a good sign if she needs a drink to build up her confidence.

I’m always amazed how people can spend so much in such a short time and have nothing to show for it..! They should do more of these shows to show what kind of debts lockdowns have left people with.

Her behaviour is like this because not one single person holds her accountable for her poor decisions. Mum and dad are complete enablers in this situation

oh the days of dresses with jeans and ultra low rise jeans with muffin tops. I don't miss em lol

I moved out when I was 18 and wondered why I was broke all the time. I stopped getting drunk and high every weekend and I had money all of the sudden. Weird eh?

I REALLY feel for these parents because my mother's a shopaholic/spendaholic and when she was married to my Dad she almost put them in debt... she got fed up of him asking her to cut down on her spending and divorced him; she has now remarried and is repeating the same patterns with her new husband. Also, she has no problem spending over £1,000 pounds on clothes, shoes, makeup, stuff she doesn't need or use; but whenever I actually NEED something (like new summer clothes because I've grown out of my old ones; or new socks because my old ones are worn out with holes on them; or new shoes because they've been worn so much that the soles are coming off; or a new desk because the old one is broken; or school supplies like texts and stationary) she becomes so strict with money; she once refused to buy me a new pair of school shoes when she new full well that I couldn't wear my old shoes because they'd been worn out so much the soles had completely fallen off; I had to glue and tape the souls back on and the kids at school made fun of me. And often when I went to her for something I needed (like books and stationary for school/college) she would say "well you're Dad can pay for that"; when she knows full well that my Dad pays her over £100 child support for my upkeep, care and anything that I need or want, but she spends it on clothes, shoes, makeup and unnecessary things instead of the things I need. It's gotten so bad that I've been searching for and applying for jobs so that I don't have to ask her OR my Dad for money. I'm also a LOT more responsible than my mother; I don't go out very much apart from to go for walks and the occasional meet-up with friends; I rarely go shopping for clothes, shoes and things I don't need; instead spending the money I have (saved up from birthdays and Christmases) is spent on things I need like books, notebooks, pens, pencils, paints, paintbrushes and canvases, and I save the rest.

Love how the comments are about what she could do to better herself in 2005, she's 40 or something now, 2 kids, happily married with no debt LOL. Also this is 16 years old, be warned, clothing and prices are dated lol, it was trendy for us millennials.

This is happening with so many young people. For some reason they feel entitled. I felt so sorry for her dad having to work extra shifts to pay for her stupidity. Sometimes it’s hard for parent not to give in , but how can these young people grow into responsible adults if you continue to feed their selfishness. I hope that things work out in their household and eventually she is able to leave home and manage within her means. Thank you for sharing, it does take a lot of guts to expose yourself too the world. Xx

£6 on petrol and 'a couple of drinks' for £4?! Definitely not the England of today haha - not even at 'Spoons prices!

I like the fact that her parents love her, nice family 👪

They should have made her sell those items in the boutique to help pay towards her debt.

I know she's a spoiled brat, but i was genuinely rooting for her. I hoped she's grown out of this phase.

A 23 year old who needs so much alcohol. Addicted to shopping and alcohol. Hope she gets her life on track indefinitely.

This bird is acting like a bird that collects shiny things

What an amazing program. I wish we had these type of programs in US to teach young people about spending and taking responsibility of your life. Way to go British.

Parents think she should be supporting herself. Parents support her bad habits 100%. Makes perfect sense.

It's insane to me hearing people only having to pay £60 in rent. I know it was worth more then than it is now, but that's still crazy.

Adeles needed that Hello from the otherside.

The parents need the counseling. Then the girl will figure it out.

Parents complain, while they're the ones to blame 🤦🏾‍♀️

Ever notice that they’re almost always receptionists or in admin?

She's not looking forward to them going through her finances ços it gives her a sick feeling. Does she have any sick feelings about her father working overtime to support her? I thought not.

God...we lived through that horrific era. The clothes. The makeup. The EYEBROWS.

At 20 i was paying my younger siblings fees in college, and paying for a house. This lady is so lucky.

I can’t believe it-😮 the parents are enabling this learned haplessness.

Am I the only one who thinks she's depressed? It's not normal to be having a night with your friends and needing to have such a "thrill" everytime while everyone else is not drinking or barely drinking and she's getting plastered

Don't people have any urge to do things? A hobby could easily fill her needs of doing stuff & feeling good. Only the boring get bored, life is full of things to do & learn, but you have to pursue it.

And I have a hard time buying anything over five bucks

Well, I have to say I'm 24 and I moved back home while I'm getting my master's degree, so rent and food is taken care of. However, anything extra that I think I need, as well as the car and uni expenses I pay for myself from my part time job.

I can't bear to be asking my parents for money. They've helped me a lot but always with me pushing back. I've also lived at home rent free while I was working, but oh my god, I was aware and extremely grateful. I saved as much as I could to pay for my Masters Degree. Seeing her in a similarly privileged and blessed position, but with such a drastically different attitude makes me squirm

I didn't realize that the drinking culture was so unhealthy in England - wow!

Parents needs a doctor or therapy not her...

Dad says he can't force her to stay in because she's 23. She lives at home for free; she can be grounded. They should phase her out into independence very quickly to undo the damage they have done. Luckily she's old now and seems to be doing quite well.

Some people in the comments section should get off their high horse- honestly. These programs are meant to be educational, not for people who don't know the situation, not for judging others. Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Can we talk about how she went to a wedding in that corset tho

Wait, her dad is working double shifts!? Her parents are enabling her, she’s an adult ffs

Is she 3 instead of 23? What adult pouts because someone ate the potatoes she planned to eat and ignored her father's alternatives? The chance that there isn't anything else to eat is slim, but she sits and complains "but I'm hungry'. Yup....she's 3.

ok so sorry but 9 pairs of jeans is kind of average, even for working class people- you can purchase a pair of jeans at H&M and Primark for about 10/12 Eur- so of course her jeans are kind of designer jeans, but just the fact that she owns 10 pair of jeans is nothing that special, even back then in the 2000s where the documentary took place and especially when you are wearing them on a daily basis. So I can't buy the "she's a spoiled brat because she owns ten pairs of jeans" aspect of the story^^ it just seems a bit humiliating to me^^

I have a one-in, one-out policy. When I buy anything, I give away some like object. I've given away tons of clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture, whatever through the years, but don't regret it. I find I only wear about 5% of my wardrobe, my favorites, and the other 95% just sits in my closet.

Parents need to say no to Adele, and charge her rent.

People don't judge her...we watch this program to learn something , not to be judgemental person... Nobody is better than the other... Everybody has their own story

Ironically, people who shop and flash the bling are said to lack confidence, putting on a show as a facade. I on the other hand lack self confidence and swing the other direction as if I don't deserve anything.

Why do the parents spend so much time arguing about it? Just say "no" and go on with your lives. Really, she needs to be living on her own and figuring all this stuff out in the real world.

Giving her money isn't showing "love".

My worry is that she thinks she needs to drink everyday.

$50 pounds a week for rent?!? My first apartment was $1,000 a month for a 1 bed1 bath small place... not including utilities! and that was CHEAP! Her parents did her zero favors preparing her for the real world.

oh... my... God... I am only a few minutes in and I cannot believe what I see 😔... And it makes me glad that I did NOT have parents who supported me financially as these parents did (mine simply couldn't)!!! I definitely did not like it back then.... and having to fight for everything on my own was not easy... but it made me see the value of everything I own today!!!! Adele might know the price of her items but definitely she had not seen the value of things and the support of her parents!!! On the other hand - the internet and several platforms have made it too easy to shop - and quite a few people out there simply loose track of their finances 😔 I have been struggling since I was 18 yrs old - with really boring and not well paid jobs.... - having to pay rent and all what comes with living in an appartment... - only having the money for one drink all night in a disco.... I am soooo glad to see Adele got her act straight!!! She will make it - it only will take patience and a strong will....

46:50 Your fault, Dad... You should've stood strong.

OMG I’m in love with the psychologist😍 great episode btw

As a super scrimper, these vids make me wanna go out and treat myself

I couldnt wait to leave home and get my life started. I worked full time 40 hour weeks from 16.

I enjoy watching these shows on this channel. Its interesting to see how people are different and where they spend their money. It does get boring when you dont spend money sometimes! But your life gets more exciting(financially) when you live a "boring" life. Shes like a teenager and I'm pretty glad she didnt blow her budget! This is fun and kinda educational to watch in case you or someone you know has this problem.

She needs to get into reality, the parents are to blame for giving her everything. There is a word called NO. What happens when she decides to have a family lol.

She rules the roost!

40:45 the dog though lol cute sounds!😆

The low rider Jean's, they should never come back

I was maybe a bit older than the target audience for these BBC3 shows, but I liked them at the time and I think they've held up very well. Interesting that lots of people on here don't like Adele. I think she seems nice, and I'm rooting for her to sort her spending out. One thing with liking drinking, as she does, is that you end up buying a round every time you want another drink. If you can fix that, then it make it a lot easier.

Day one she seems so spoilt, my parents would never let me leave steak and waste food.

Parents to blame, I would soon have her sorted out in about 10 minutes flat.

40:45 Yeah, it sucks honey but unfortunately it's the way of life and apart of being an adult. No one wants to spend their hard earned cash on bills and food. They're necessities. Just the way it is.

No painted clown eyebrows in 2005!

If she were my girl, she could live back home again temporarily. But, she should also pay for her share of utilities and debt back asap. Her parents are so nice and caring, and she abuses their kindness. The girl needs to be self confident instead. Her needs for new clothes, expensive makeup and alcohol to cover up her insecurity are proven just that.

At 23 I was a married mom of 2 with a mortgage… I have little sympathy for her or her parents that cave in. My teenagers have a weekly allowance for chores but they don’t get it if they skip out on their jobs. Each one has a night of cooking and planning a family meal. How will she ever take care of herself??

Those low rise jeans stress me out

I have been watching these minimalist shows. It’s great. It’s just stuff you don’t need. I would rather now use money for travel. I don’t need more stuff

Mum and dad need the life - style coach, you reap what you sow.

hope she's doing really well now. It's hard to change!

10:40 me shopping online in quarantine

Well, you never said "no" to your daughter so this is what you get.

This open my eyes that’s why I shop less now in clothes but not in home items but I’m going there

It would be nice to see current updates.

I could have used this advice and guidance in my twenties.

Lovely family

Adele is a beautiful and friendly girl, is tall, has a nice figure and pretty smile, reminds me of Emma Bunton from Spice Girls so she doesn’t have to be self conscious about her looks. She needs find more meaning in her life that doesn’t come only from shopping. Finding a hobby or doing sport regularly. The idea of being a make up assistant sounds brilliant and I hope she will stick to it. All the best!

It’s amazing you can still get a rental property under £200/w

I thoughts she was 17 and then they said she was 23!! Img she needs to grow up. Acts very precious. I think it’s because she doesn’t have a boyfriend so she is compensating with the shopping and feeling negative about the way she looks. She is stunning

I had a 2 year stint where I would buy and buy and went into my overdraft every single month. Never got as bad as maxing out credit cards but I had literally no money at the end of each month and owe the bank. I still like to window shop but the question "do I really need this?" 99% of the time stops me in my tracks nowadays

When I was 23 I was I spent many a Saturday night in, I had barely any help from my parents. I was in nursing school, working as a caregiver, and broke.

i thought the daughter was the mum :/

Her dad caving doesn’t help - they have to stop paying her bills - cold Turkey. If she doesn’t like it MOVE OUT - her father is working longer hours to pay for her - it’s got to stop

This girl is afraid of vegetables! She can barely handle being in the farmer's market lol. I wonder if there are update videos floating around I would love to see how all of these people ended up.

23 years old??🤔🤔 she look much older!!!

I wonder if anybody has ever thought maybe Adele is an alcoholic. Now I understand she doesn't drink every day, but to be considered an alcoholic you don't have to drink every day. It's not just about her money spending habits, she has some unresolved issues she needs to deal with 🤷🏼‍♀️

23 year old grown woman acting like a spoiled 12 year old child.

Still watching and waiting for this chick go wear a shirt that fits. Lol

Absolutely parents fault for enabling this young lass.

Her dad seems so sweet