The Dad Who Raised His Daughters Off The Grid | Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Stacey will be travelling to the remote Hebridean island of Gometra to spend an off-grid weekend with Roc Sandford and his two daughters Blue and Savannah. She learns how Roc raised his daughters to become eco-warriors as well as understanding how deeply he and his children are involved in the controversial Extinction Rebellion and HS2 campaigns.
Stacey Dooley continues to sleep over at unique households across the UK by spending 72 hours in their home. From sleeping in the spare room to sharing family meals and going on outings, she will get involved in every aspect of their lives in a bid to understand them and the community they represent!
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I started watching this series on accident and i love it. i love that stacey is so gentle and respectful and builds contact with people easily but is not afraid to ask very pointed questions.
I couldn’t have expressed it better!
She is amazing!!
I totally agree! Just found it and it's really great👌🏼
except with the children led parenting family where she was very judgmental, shaming them underneath very question.
Me too, tonight!
@@dianakovacic5223Yes, I agree ☝️ that was super cringe 😬
When Stacey said "arguably its easier...to devote your time to a cause when you are a white middle class kid." So true I thought the exact same as that girl was explaining how she would rather do what shes doing that worrying about getting a job in the future. Thats easy to say when you come from generational wealth like her dad said he inherited 2 farms from his grandfather. These kids have a good life and really dont know what its like to build your own wealth and connections. What a huge divided world we live in.
No Rothchild is "middle class"! They are fighting the exact system that makes them living on an island, sitting in front of cars of people who have to work possible! The irony!
That’s why they’re the ones doing it.
It helps to inherit a shitload of money, doesn't it?
Yes, inherit a fortune and lie in front of the cars of hardworking people trying to go earn a living.
Yes it does and it does help even more when you use it to make the world around you better ... and that's exactly what they are doing ...
@@GhastlyCretinmost work at
Best doesn’t help anything and at worst hurts things, so..
@@SL-ws6gg I'm not sure what you're saying? Are you saying people who work are destroying the planet. By working...
Yes and then talk about how morally superior they are. Skipping school? Spoiled kid.
Roc only lives on Gometra for 3 months out of the year. And his daughters apparently only visit occasionally. The docu made it seem like it was their full time home. Its just their Summer holiday house.
And Roc is a millionaire. An interesting omission when that kind of money could help his cause more than his daughters living in tree houses.
I find this very interesting. It’s amazing how only what’s convenient is left in the video
@@Mejiaelis exactly
Wow...Oh, that is very interesting information. The report gives the impression that they live there all the time and have to forego many things in order to survive. In addition, everything seems very chaotic or extremely makeshift. All right, the trillionaire needs a luxury break and then he believes in the climate propaganda instead of really finding out about the background and the true intention behind it. As is so often the case, a rich man's influence goes unused for really important things; instead, a life in a self-made bubble is preferred. This also explains why the two daughters don't have to worry about their future. It is more than a shame to present such an illusion to the audience. So one consequence remains: don't believe anything that you haven't experienced or seen yourself, and if you read the comments you will be surprised at how many find a medieval life worth living while sitting comfortably on their sofas. I'm definitely not a person who advocates mindless consumption, but the solution is not to take a step back, but to finally put things back in order. There are enough very good inventions that are good for our earth, but which are suppressed, then think about why...
All heart light
well, that changes the perception considerably. i really thought this was full time quarters. and it changes the view towards their activism as well. they can, because the want to. and if they dont, then no bad will happen to them anyway
@@bartduynstee1577 exactly
This is quite deceptive, and by manner of omission...
Roc is first cousins with Nathaniel Rothschild, inheritor of his father's (Jacob) multi-trillion dollar fortune, and the wealthiest family on the globe. Roc's grandfather, from whom he inherited his 'small fortune' was Sir Philip Dunn, the only son of wealthy Canadian financier, tycoon and industrialist of Algoma steel, James Hamet Dunn, and furthermore the great-grand son of the 5th Earl of Rosslyn. Sir Philip Dunn married Lady Mary Sybil St. Clair-Erskine, whose father was James St Clair-Erskine, the 2nd Earl of Rosslyn (Scottish soldier, politician, slave holder, and Acting Grand Master of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Scotland).
Either Roc and his family seek to atone for the sins of their forebears -as it relates to the environmental devastation caused by 19th and 20th century steel production; slave holding; and/or general socio-economic meddling and profiteering, or they wish to hide in plain-sight via the open espousal of contemporary (yet ever perennial) 'end-of-the-world' activist-tropes. Long have the world's wealthiest hidden behind foundations, charities, and good-publicity, with the social charm to match. Best to watch actions over words and feeble displays, and read the trail for what it truly presents - they've bought their islands, as most of the world's elite are doing at present, and are going where most cannot follow - all in the while feigning to be the peoples' advocate.
Just some food for thought...
Thanks for the info!
And he is humble, paying it forward for the sins of his family.
So this story is basically BS and the truth is they are to lazy to actually contribute to society in a meaningful way! Glad I didn't make it past the 5 minute mark and waste my time!
Hypocrisy...luxury of owning island and forcing their ideology unto world....selfishness ...offensive...poverty in the world...child trafficking...and so sanctimonious
Thank you - I had a suspicion!
Why protest a high speed train? If more people stay out of cars and take the train instead that would be a lot better for the environment right?
Exactly my thoughts 😂
To be fair high speed trains don't really do much to reduce commuter traffic and car-related carbon emission as they are only good as an alternative to air travel between major cities (you either reach high speeds OR stop at every station, can't have both unfortunately). A realistic car alternative would be more like a short-distances/ frequent rides commuter train network. And since both cars and airplanes are huge in terms of emission we desperately need both. Protesting any such scheme in the name of the planet is quite onestly like shooting oneself in the foot.
overall adding more transportation wont have people using their cars less just more people traveling .. over all. in Canada the weather is showing climate change.
I'm glad I'm not the only one scared to have children,
@@barbaraott407 and then taking the train is for the rich,, and its cheaper to drive.. lol i hate humanity.
@chelseashannon8830
Nature shows us that there is survival in numbers. Humans are able to adapt to new environments. If a women who survived the First World War decided not to have children because she was afraid of a terrible future (Second World War) who would be walking that Scottish Island now?
Children are our future.
Stacey, I just found you and I think what you’re getting to experience is amazing. I am in southern VA in US and am a grandmother of two. You and I are kindred spirits. I totally agree with most of your thoughts. I watch RUclips for just this reason. I am able to see how others live their lives. I’ve never been out of the U.S. and my town is small. I feel I learn so much about the rest of the world through these videos. So thank you for all you’re doing. You lucky girl. You’re very direct and yet very compassionate and respectful of others’ choices. I also watched Only Human when you visited India. You’ve very adventurous. Well done!
Hi Valerie!! I'm always excited to meet another Valerie!!🎉
My grandmother, born in 1882, sifted flour the same way. Even in the big beautiful house my grandfather built, she baked and cooked the same as she had always done. Her meals were delicious. The land is wonderful and I understand the appeal of getting away from greedy land developers, traffic, high cost of electricity, heating etc. Loved the video.
Slow cooking always makes for better food.
❤
1982 grandma 😮😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 nah stop
My mother does this out of habit
@@Bellanna100 She said 1882 - NOT 1982 🙄
Champagne socialists, private boarding school educated and never had to work a day in their lives. Its easy when you can just buy and island with money you never had to earn and just live off inheritance while speaking down to working people about how they should live. I live off grid and am 100% for that life, but these people don't live in the real world. I wonder how many trains/busses etc after the fuel guzzling boat they take to get to these idiotic protests. Or all the years going back and forth between London private school and daddies island. But they want to prevent good hard working people from getting to work and affording the roof over their heads while they sit comfortable riding the coattails of their family wealth. God help us
Exactly. How do they commute back and forth to London? "Sold a couple of farms."
Yes. They could still be involved in society as little as they want. Not everyone can live like an hermit in a milion pound island.
I feel so bad for these young women. Living off the grid - cool, no problem. Being concerned with the environment and protesting - cool no problem. Having this concern over the environment be so all consuming that they are obviously traumatized is so sad. There is no balance. They live every second of the day with the weight of the world on their shoulders. They live in such a beautiful place and I don't see joy, only constant pain and worry.
You didn't see any joy? How sad for you. They actually did quite a bit of laughing and smiling and joking.
@@katellaI don't think they are joyless people, but they are definitely experiencing a great amount of pain and existential dread. To see them crying about not having children was heart breaking.
@coallie that's their own choice
@@Adri-oj3ytI didn't say it was anyone elses choice. I just said they clearly had a deep sadness and feelings of grief around this decision.
@@Adri-oj3yt Do you understand why they feel like they shouldn't have children, though? It's out of fear for what their future kids could go through. The weight of the Earth's safety is constantly on their shoulders. Those young women need therapy.
I don't know - I really struggled with this one. First, the father is a millionaire and owns his own island. The children are charmed and aren't required to do much - including work or go to school. The get to disconnect and be in nature whenever they like. Second, this type of activism seems attention-seeking and lazy simultaneously. In order for the majority of the country to survive, people have to work - meaning, use public transit to get to where they need to go. How is living in a tree helping the everyday / common human? Can't the daughters and their cohorts think of a better use of their excessive time and money to help improve the environment? Seems like there are other causes that would make more of a difference (campaigning to those politicians and the uber wealthy who continue to make the horrible environmental decisions impacting the climate)? While I do think more should be done FOR the environment, these girls seem entitled and lazy in their approach.
My sentiment exactly! Something completely off.
Exactly
That man is not a millionaire by any stretch of the imagination. They are poor, and kids are using the cause to be lazy. But it’s his fault.
Millionaire, where did you get that? He explained he was left some land/farm land. He sold it then used that money for the island they’re living on.
I’m not saying I agree with everything they’re doing. Thing is they’re not hurting anyone. They’re trying to make a difference. Even if they help one person reduce their carbon footprint they’ve done exactly what they believe in.
@@heather4180 if you google his name many articles and news reports from the past will tell you he is a millionaire.
Absolutely delightful show. I am homesick for the countryside of the UK. And such an important message: Without the planet, nothing else matters. The bond the sisters have and with their father is truly beautiful. Their passion and willingness to do whatever it takes to save the planet.
They remind me of a family from a Wes Anderson movie. Wishing them much happiness and success.
I thought the same when the dad came out w his horn. 💜
They're insanely rich, so they’ll be just fine
I’m sorry for the girls that they feel children have no place in the world to come. They seem terrified and said they had a scary childhood. The dad promoted his beliefs onto them which is good and bad, for now they live in a world of fear, isolated and narrowly focused on the world as ending if they don’t champion change. I would love to see them travel and visit people who are also changing the narrative about how our planet is evolving and see how science and technology can be used to make positive change.
For me, the worst thing in their situation is that their father influenced them so much and they said he didn’t. They truly believe that these are their beliefs which they gained on their own
Science and Technology will not stop potentially catastrophic climate change, which they recognize
Awesome. The father reminded me of Mr Lovegood from Harry Potter.
I thought the same thing!!! Lol. 😂😊❤
I just wonder - given their status and privilege, wouldn’t they have a bigger impact if they became scientists, environmental lawyers, etc.??
Or used their social connections.
I’ve been obsessed with these videos ever since they showed up on my feed. Stacey is so much fun to watch! And kudos to the family for living in the cold! I would like to say I couldn’t even make it through a weekend out there without heat, but tbh I don’t think I could have even made it on the boat just to get out there. 🥶
I love 💕 Stacey too. I just found her on my feed today. I was born and raised in Luton where she came from. Finding her a very attractive fresh of fresh air. She is so beautiful and accepting of all the Families she has documented. She is so adaptable and is truly inspiring and intelligent about spending precious moments with others
Same im freezing in my sitting room here
The only living like this for 3 months in summer
It's not like they live there all the time 🙄 just during the summer and play survivalist 🤬💀
Should have kept the farm and practiced regenerative farming, so as to help the world move toward sustainable agriculture.
These are precious beautiful young women. I truly hope they can have full well rounded lives in their futures. They deserve it.
They went to private schools in London, they come from wealth and they are disrupting lives of hard working people by their protests in the city. You should watch videos of people crying and begging them to stop blocking the traffic, because they have to get to work, they don't care. They are privileged,
I know this is old now but it's true to say that no one cares if you don't go to college for a cause. The best thing would be to go to college and University, become a politician or lawyer, and try to help change the system. They clearly feel very strongly about their beliefs.
Mind you, by the time they become any of these they might have been corrupted by the system.
@@etisz.5090 I am neither here nor there with the activism, but you took the words right out of my mouth.
I know people who would not be corrupted. Could not.
I agree with you, Gemma, and I did just that. No, my experiences, thoughts and beliefs weren't corrupted by the system at all. They may have shifted a bit with some discarded for good reason after being thought through. And I ended up with a deeper understanding that I was then able to discuss and challenge students with as one of their educators.
Becoming a politician, and or lawyer is not the way to change the system…
“ no candles in the bedroom” … literally has a bottle with a candle in it next to the bed… 😂
It's probably when you get up at night and need a light to navigate the house.
I think to have it within reach for when you need to go to the toilet for example
I think it meant 'No candles in the bedroom unless you want or need light'.
It's how the mindset works?
Theyre so brave. They motivate me to think more and spend or use less. They dont just talk the talk. They really walk the walk. Wonderfull humans with empathy. Giving hope to humankind
Roc only lives on Gometra for 3 months out of the year. And his daughters apparently only visit occasionally. The docu made it seem like it was their full time home. Its just their Summer holiday house.
And Roc is a millionaire, if not a billionaire. An interesting omission when that kind of money could help his cause more than his daughters living in tree houses.
theyre literally deranged and ignorant. its pitiful.
@@white_clover767just out of interest, how do you know he’s that wealthy?
@@Jazzvibesicl its easily googlable. Plus i know people who know the family.
Roc is a millionaire and born into the British aristocracy. His wealth comes from inheritance and property, His comment that people should be able to live in the UK without money is laughable, he himself got money from a bank to buy the island, I wonder if he has any rent paying tenants in his property empire?
Homesteading has a certain romance associated with it. My husband and I homesteaded -everything organic (with egg chickens, hunting dogs, barn cats) growing our own food and having home based businesses for over 20 years and while it was a beautiful outdoor life ion many ways and had many great memories but the bottom line truth also was it was hard physical labor 24/7. It worked well in our 40's and 50's but when we got into our 70's the daily hard work became impossible to maintain and we had to sell out. If the couple has a healthy younger generation to help them and to take over that is one thing but when you either have no children or your children have no interest, then it becomes impossible to maintain. Regarding the 18-year-old who is on strike for school....I doubt that the school is even aware or really cares about one student who is penalizing themselves that way. Something is just off and twisted about this act. I feel that homesteading for 20 years, organically (and buying only local food and goods) recycling 100%, not buying "things" (therefore not putting anything into the waste cycle, composting, lessening our vehicle gas use and so on has more of an impact on global warming than one student boycotting school. As an aside, we were only one of a few who was seriously trying to help climate control. many friends grew their own food and bought locally but were still caught up in "tear out the old kitchen and buy new" buying cycle. I felt like we were doing quite a bit of sacrificing but so few others were.
So much wisdom in everything you've said. If everyone did THEIR part, then the activists would not feel compelled to give up their lives for this cause.
I did a bit of this while experimenting with alternative lifestyles in my youth too, Donnall ...not at your extended level, though. But, yes, it's damn hard work, which I admittedly, like Stacey, did appreciate but not want to make a lifestyle out of for myself. I laughed when she said she waited to go home and shower in hot water. My sentiments exactly. 😁😄
I understand about passion for a cause, but why does it have to entail no heat or hot water? A wood burning stove would provide all of that. They're very sweet people, but their way of life seems highly esoteric, impractical and unsustainable. The scenery was breathtaking, and I'm sure the fresh air is wonderful, but without him inheriting money this wouldn't even be viable.
@@valerieblouch5409I guess by the looks of it there is just no firewood available there. So a wood burning stove doesn’t make sense at all.
They're rich nitwits living in their summer island that cost them millions and they don't live there but a few months at most. All a virtue signal and delusion for them to make themselves look good.
I know people from Roc's generation who didn't have kids because they were worried about the demographic crisis, which was the big thing in the seventies. They regret their decision now. These crises seem to subside and are replaced by new ones. I hope that Blue and Savannah change their minds. Just as their dad had kids despite the state of the world, and they have had a good life to date, they should continue the family line.
This episode leaves me with SO MANY QUESTIONS.
First of all, the video title is incorrect. This was not about off-grid living.
Second, whyyyyyy are these young ladies bearing the weight of the world on their shoulders? I envy them about ZERO percent. Their dad owns a gorgeous island, and is a millionaire from what I've gathered in the comments and THIS is their life!? No, just no. What a waste. There are better, smarter ways to take a stance, make a point.
Third, why does Stacey never prepare properly? I can only guess it's a calculated move to look as out of her element as possible BUT it's painful to watch her wearing the wrong shoes and definitely that dumb jacket everywhere she goes!!! COME ON ALREADY!!!
They went to private school and they do not work, they just hang about and protest in London and block the roads and create traffic, stop people from going to work, They are very privileged and selfish
I was thinking the same. It is probably to show what a city girl Stacey is. She is not stupid, she must know what clothes to wear. After watching Ben Fogles programme with people who truly live off-grid, this was a waste of time. Annoying Stacey doesn't do her job as a journalist. She is too soft.
This is what happens when the world depict a person like Greta Thunberg like a modern day saint. Young women wasting their lives aspiring to be like her. Think of all the girls in other parts of the world who are denied education. The daughter dreads the future, playing Peter Pan living in Neverland refusing to grow up. The fear in her face when Stacey asked about the future was real. I wonder if it is her own future or the planet's.
Skipping school? You have to be really privileged or delusional to think someone cares. Greta Thunberg was actually skipping school because she is autistic. Fortunately she lives in Stockholm, not in some rural area where nobody cares. And her mother is a famous singer who tipped off the media.
These people are mad. They live their lives in defiance of society instead of creating solutions. You _can_ live off-grid without having to make a campsite out of your own home, the technology exists, but these guys think it's commendable to live in 1910 in the 21st century. The dad teaches his kids to throw away their futures to a cause without compromise and I think that's disgusting. Don't get me wrong, I don't have any problem with being passionate about climate change or living in a remote place, but their way of activism evolves around ruining people's days out of anger without bringing any real solution aside from "don't do anything."
There are so many things you can do with this mission to contribute to a better future. You can start a company that makes small wind turbines for domestic use, you can get into nature conservation work, you can get into academics and do research to bring to politicians, you can get into politics, you can do so much. Instead, they just want to scream, be difficult, get arrested, not work or study, and thus not make enough money to install the necessary equipment to live a normal life off-grid.
All his four children went to private schools in London, and the home they have in London is worth MILLIONS. Do not worry, they enjoy this camping life style when they are up there in Scotland, In London they live in a very exclusive area,
I came across this by accident. Absolutely loved it such a special episode. Roc and the girls seem like good people and so delighted to have you there Stacy. I’d say they were genuinely sad when you left. Hope you can do another episode with them. It was a really enjoyable watch ❤️
I agree with every word you said! Is it me or did her and Roc have good chemistry? 😬
They are very selfish. When these young protesters do stupid protesting ie laying down in front of cars, blocking bridges, tying themselves to railing..... they are being so disruptive...People have to get to work, so that they can pay the bills and put food on the table, People trying to get to their treatments in hospitals while these young, well to do protesters are being disruptive and being thrown in jail...have no jobs (or don't need to work). Sickening!!! Maybe they should get an education and get into government so that they can make changes!
agreed.. I often wonder when I see these types of protests -- do they really think they are going to get people to join their side...when they make them late for their appointments or where ever they are going? I'd say 99.99 times out of 100 -- no....
That house needs urgunt repair and cleaning.
I felt this as well
They got paid for this. Not Stacy's best choice because the truth wasn't part of the show . He's got lots of money, doesn't live there full time nor do these girls.
Stacey is merely the host of this show - she’s not the producer. Producers are the ones who come up with ideas for a show, get it approved by the network, set up funding, arrange all the logistics (or monitor those who do), write many of the questions for the host to put forth, etc.
Do you think Stacey paid these people for these appearances out of her own pocket as well? 😒
@@jenniferlynn3537 As a journalist, she shouldn't agree to lie to the viewers.
@@jenniferlynn3537it says produced and presented by Stacey though....
@@hannahguggemos3662 I’d be shocked if Stacey was the sole producer. Network productions usually have several producers - those who come up with the show’s concept, those who provide and/or arrange funding, one or two who oversee what is “produced” ( I.e. captured on video)….
Admittedly, this is a British production - so the job titles could be different over there…..
Look after our oceans yes. Implement green technology, yes. Encourage people to recycle and not be wasteful, yes. Telling people not to have any kids, NO NO NO, that crosses the line. That's anti human. Not to mention practical issues of an aging population.
"let's all not have children"..ok, so who would you be saving this planet for then? lmao
@@meagenkleiner I agree. Most Western nations should be having more kids not less.
I'm a climate activist and am blown away that they're rallying AGAINST high-speed rail. Rail projects tend to drastically reduce car and plane use if done well...
Oh, I looked it up and it's *how* they're doing it. Massive deforestation of ancient woodlands. I get it now
@@kateb2643 Where I live they're building like crazy. We definitely need more housing because the population is growing, but how ironic is it to tear down old pine trees and then name the new community "Ancient Tree"? 🙄
@@jamiewilliams685 Yes, people from other parts of the world move here and destroy the nature. Breed like rabbits.
The climate activists never mentions that.
I uderstand being vocal about what you know to be harmful. However, if you have young children your main daily focus is taking care of your children. As for thinking telling them the activitity you are going to take part in could cause you to be arrested and put in jail, doesn't stop them being traumatised.
I don't understand Blue's "protest" of not going to school. It's the equivalent of a child who holds their breath when they don't get what they want. It makes no difference whatsoever, to anyone, if she doesn't go to school. Whereas, if she got a good education, she could have the knowledge to actually do something more meaningful for the cause she is so passionate about. She could have far more of a positive impact than waving signs and building tree houses will ever have.
Stacey Dooley is awesome!!!! I'm just now discovering her many TV specials on RUclips. Thanks for making this possible!!!!!
When I was a teen, we were fear mongered that the world would freeze over, now it’s that it’s too hot. Live to your own principles, but keep your protests off the freeway, please.
I don't like the pressure put on young people to save the planet or the environment. First of all, there's a underlying arrogance there. You don't have that kind of control. And one of the most freeing things in life is to realize you aren't in control. Do what you can, but enjoy life. It is a gift that won't be given a second time. So I wish these young ladies would be able to enjoy themselves, go get married, go have children, watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Take a long luxurious bath. Smell the roses! There is a lot left in this world that is beautiful, despite all of the horrors. And to constantly think on what's wrong, is detrimental to the mind and the soul. God is not intended us to be miserable in the life that he's given. I think living off grid is a great idea. I think making things by hand and conserving things is beautiful. Taking care of what you have and preserving things that you have is important. But joy doesn't have to be lost while you do it.
They are young. They will get over it
Beautifully said🙏
Beautifully said! There is so much beauty and joy all around! Living with such burden must be excruciating😢
Don't worry. This millionaire family only lives on the island a few months out of the year. They are from OLD money.
Is it their “privilege” that allows them to act out as such?
For all of us, it is not about extremes to start. Acting in small things every day is already something. Do better, we are all here to try it for all of us! About them, thank you for your service! and all people who put a looot of energy in this subject( humanity's future). We can change this and we will!
My gosh this family is wonderful! I wish I could visit. They have such positive attitudes. I love to garden and would so enjoy learning from them how to live in tune with nature. If any of you guys see this let me know if you would like a helping hand for a month or so!
And they don’t have to stab someone over a pair of shoes or cell phones ☎️ No stress but I hope they are aware of The World News etc
They're rich morons using it as a virtue signaling summer home. They're about as "live off the land" as Stacey.
If I would live on such an amazing private island like this one, I would do exactly like Savannah did: swimming naked in all these beautiful lakes, bays and mini beaches all day long. For the rest of my life.
I like that they've chosen this lifestyle instead of having it forced on them by their parents. I do think there are important resources they're missing out on, though, like therapy and having friends to hang out with.
What happened to the mother and brother? Would love an interview with the mother of these girls.
Exactly! I would be interested in her lifstyle too.
Divorced and in a bitter feud. There are also 2 sons. One son was disowned because he didn't align with the father's values.
Roc only lives on Gometra for 3 months out of the year. And his daughters apparently only visit occasionally. The docu made it seem like it was their full time home. Its just their Summer holiday house.
And Roc is a millionaire, if not a billionaire. An interesting omission when that kind of money could help his cause more than his daughters living in tree houses.
He has a million pound home in London.
Blue lives with her mother in London for most of the year.
Both girls went to posh expensive private schools in London.
@@white_clover767wow, and this is why we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. Things may look one way but it usually is always different. This is why we should go on our own paths and not follow someone else’s path. So this documentary was not as it seems at all.
@@deenice5444 almost everything on the Internet isn't real.
@@white_clover767your comments should be right at the top. Again this shows that white privileged people are doing it mainly because they can, because it’s fancy and en vogue. Not because they have to like most of the global population - living off grid not by choice et cetera.
How come they havent taken advantage of alternative means of energy like solar, wind, and ocean energy to power their house. Also, interesting that they use a lot of plastics.
Because he only lives there 3 months out of the year, in the height of Summer, and the girls only visit occasionally. It's just a summer house.
I've always wanted to live "off grid" there are plenty of places here in the States, but my children's father refused now he's gone & our children have families of their own I'm too old to start😢 thank you for sharing this ❤
You’re never too old to start!
@user-kp3bc9pc5e I wish that was true!! I'm 58 and have a disability that makes it too hard for me. Elderly people have a lot of issues that would make homesteading impossible!!
@@michelledesjadon1476I'm 70 and living off grid. Started when I was about your age. I adore the slow, peaceful life I lead now. Happiest time of my life.
@katella That is so awesome!! I'm getting a raised garden bed and starting a vegetable garden this spring myself. I can do that from a wheelchair so that's a plus!! It would be great if everyone, regardless of age or a disability could live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not possible for everyone. 😢
@@michelledesjadon1476 I've designed my garden to be mostly wheelchair accessible in case I should need that in the future. I'm pretty healthy but I have quite a lot of accidents...
❤❤❤. I live in South africa so living like this WOULD be my dream as we have PERFECT weather. Peace, calm and tranquility with sense and responsibility ❤
Love this girls. Hope my daughter will be interested in saving nature and in doing right, too. This insane consumer world has to stop. There are ways of comfort qnd a healthy environment and that is what we owe future generations. ❤🎉❤Bid respect to this family. I appreciate their live so much. Thanks. ❤
This family with their riches and means probably consume exponentially more than you do.
It's easier to live an easy life when you come from a wealthy family as they do, I mean this as a compliment to them - they could have done anything and they choose to do this.
I wonder how they dispose of their rubbish? I notice they do have some plastic and it must be a mammoth task / costly stocking up on dried goods as the nearest store is 12 hours away.
love how Stacey doesn't take herself seriously
Doesn't make any sense not to have kids. Think if you're not breeding and the people who don't care about the earth are, all who will be left is those who don't give a rip. Not logical.
This guy has 4 children and they all went to private schools in London. He has his own Island, and he preaches his dilutional luxury opinions to the rest of the country.
Why are no repairs going on around the place, ie. Windows, doors, fireplace etc.. im writing from experience as i knew a family who had a small homestead and stopped gmo (mon santo) from been secretly grown in the farms around our town.
That is a helpful cause they chose. I am grateful to them, and people like them.
We must protect our brothers and sisters at all costs. And we must always protect our Mother. I support these lovely people wholeheartedly! May God bless them!
Safe and responsible protesting is a good thing. But living off the grid and in such an extreme way is really self-serving. The daughter who won’t write her A Levels is only hurting herself. Her dad has the responsibility to make sure his kids are fully educated and have a broader view of the world for the girls to make their own informed decisions about their lives and the planet. Activism is fine and good but one must be careful about how they involve children. This looks more like cultish behaviour than something to emulate or to admire..
I was expecting them to be wearing handsewn clothing. Not Carhartt.
Hey Stacy 😁🤚 have you ever thought about coming to The States 🤔 you could spend a week with real cowboys, or on an Indigenous reservation, or with bikers 😂😂❤or maybe at 1 of our renaissance fairs or a theater group
I watched this until I heard about their ridiculous, unfounded, harmful theories which puts other peoples lives in harm's way.
As a parent, you are supposed to provide the child with security of love, if you believe that the earth is in a state of emergency, they can join the fight when they’ll get older. The very fact that they were exposed in this way created such a deep fear in them as children. When a person has one single ideal and it becomes his whole world, he can sacrifice his environment, which is far from ideal. Certainly it is important that we change the policy of how people live on earth, but not at the expense of the children.
I couldn't agree with him more. Because we can, we should. "To whom much is given, much is expected."
For most of human history, this was not "an extreme lifestyle."
Washing using cold water and having no candles where one sleeps, for light... these are very modern ways indeed.
Oddly... humankind has known about fire for quite a long time.
This self-imposed 'extreme lifestyle' is just plain weird, I agree. Solar powered 4g. Hell that's prehistoric, right? Haha!
I understand the concerns as well and was actually a youth during America's Zero Population Growth movement but got pregnant via a diaphram slippage, the second time with broken condom when recuperating from an IUD infection. Maybe this is TMI to some, but these are examples of circumstances that often challenge personal beliefs. As for me, I'm so very happy that I've had my boys, who've grown up to be lovely men with one grandchild. No more. And I think, like Mrs Monicautt has commented, that there is a balance in all things.
With all this said, having lived in the Netherlands over two decades now, I find that whenever I return to visit the States I'm admittedly unnerved by the infrastructure that doesn't at all cater to cyclists and public transport but to highway expansion that accomodates stripmalls and gas guzzing vehicles.
To me American consumerism, especially, has expanded on an alarmingly massive scale. Ignorning the problem will NOT make it go away.
I do laud Roc Sandford in his efforts and initiatives. Yet, I too can't help feeling a sadness for the weight that these lovely young girls of his are carrying on their shoulders.
If you think we are bad look at China or India😅
I taught at uni in Beijing, yes, and am well aware of their struggles. I have yet to have the pleasure of visiting India, though. I'm afraid the crowds and conditions would too easily overwhelm me.
The father is awesome🥰 no wonder the kids turned out good too!
Fantastic people! I really enjoyed this one. Wish them all the best.
theyre malnourished and deranged.
Stacey is very LA, dragging her LV bag through the dirt, immediately panicking about electronics, asking these rootsy girls about makeup, and after a long beautiful hike only getting excited about cell service 😂
Roc shouldn’t be blamed for his children not wanting to have kids. There are many of us who feel the same that didnt have this “extreme” upbringing. There’s no denying that the future is not going to be easy for the upcoming generations.
I have so many questions about this family, I feel a little sad for the girls because they seem terrified of the world just kind of in general...But if you research the island itself it says, under the father's name at least, that he spends the majority of his time in London.. It would be curious to see a part 2 with where he stays if he's there for his activism.
Their great grandfather was 5th Earl of Rosslyn. All went to private schools, His London house is worth millions of pounds, NONE of them work. They all just stop traffic
@@PoliticalRegality thank you, I live in Las Vegas, so no idea who these people are specifically, but I had a feeling they'd perhaps be "speed bumps" lol.. Interesting times we're in..
@@Morgan_Layfay Wealthy family who stop people from getting to their work, they don't even move for ambulances. They don't care.
@@PoliticalRegality 'They all just stop traffic'. Perfect.
@@PoliticalRegalityeven if this is true, most work only harms things at this point anyway. They’re at least putting themselves on the line in some way.
So what happened to the kid's mom? Did I miss something?
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An amazing family. Great show Stacey
That's a beautiful place to raise children
This episode is brilliant. Thank you 🙏😊😊
One thing is to be self sufficient and another thing is to live in fear. I feel sad that the girls don't get a chance to question their father's beliefs It is very unfair for them to live in doom and gloom of the earth. When the reality is that they just need to live with goals and doing their best with the talent they have in an imperfect world. Protesting like that does not change things because it is the governments calling the shots and they don't care about their silly protests.
It’s really like camping because they’re in their own home and they’re always wearing coats and hats. They must be freezing because that big house can’t be heated by anything.
There was a small wood stove that I noticed, and a fireplace that looked like it was falling apart. It's probably so hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter, especially upstairs in the bedrooms. But, before there was electricity, that's how everyone lived!!
The girls are barefoot so much
@@michelledesjadon1476 Before there was electricity there was gas. Before that there was coal. Before that there was wood.
People have known how to keep warm in the winters for just about ever. Upstairs in the winter there were also FIREPLACES!!!!
(Imagine the ingenuity!)
In an little Island off Scotland, the summer heat would not really have been (or would be) much of a thing to write home and complain about.
Real Life.
So radical and yet Rock sits there and films with his iphone. Why not a Fairphone?
You don't know if it is a preloved 2ndhand one. Which would be even more sustainable than a Fairphone - cause you use what's already there...
I don't think Rock is supporting Apple 😂.
@@JyrielRoc is a multi millionaire who spends most of his time in London.
Would love to know more about this family. Like who is the mum and there brother what is doing etc etc....
Roc only lives on Gometra for 3 months out of the year. And his daughters apparently only visit occasionally. The docu made it seem like it was their full time home. Its just their Summer holiday house.
And Roc is a millionaire, if not a billionaire. An interesting omission when that kind of money could help his cause more than his daughters living in tree houses.
Mother divorced dad. They are in a bitter battle over money. Son Lachlan (Lazer) is an envirmentalist. Second son was disowned by dad for not sharing his values.
The girls actually grew up in London, where the father lives in a million pound home in London 9 months out of the year. Blue lives in London with her mum. All 4 children went to very expensive posh London private schools.
I really don’t see how her “school strike” could possibly help the environment. The UK government doesn’t care if this girl gets her exams, especially when she doesn’t need to earn a living . She’s applying no pressure there at all.
Unpopular Opinion: This seems all romantic... It seems like a good family with great integrity, morals, and values. But there's something off...Almost feels like lil a small cult...I wonder if the comments would be so gushy over this family if they replaced a father being kind of obsessed with the world ending with climate change, with a father being obsessed with ppl going to hell. Replace climate change activist with religious evangelist... Going out unto the streets. .protesting abortions clinics...Trying to save the world's souls...Just replace the climate Change religion, with a Christian one...If everyone would still say how amazing they are...His daughters seem kind if frigile...scared of the world.. U should want ur children to want to take on the world, not hide from it...and I would love to hear from the son who decided not to return. Don't get me wrong, their hm, island and the way they live, it seems lovely. The family seems lovely, and the father seems loving...But still I'm not as convinced as the rest of the comments.
We’ve raised 7 kids. My twins are boy /girl. She has 3 kids. However, our son is very firm in his decision to not have kids because of the future.
Truly loved this segment.. We do small things in our home to try and help, like the plastics that holds like a 6pack of sodas, we never just chunk those we always rip them up. My oldest daughter went to a circus at 2 and she thought it was so mean riding and hurting the elephants back, and she just knew the keepers were making contact with the wips to make the animals mind we havent been back to one since nor has my grandsons. We arw far from perfect in recycling ect but we do try to give back positively to earth
Children are the joy of the world. They live this life that they are fighting for but who are they fighting for? My children? This is very sad
✨THANKS FOR THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT & FOR THE FAMILY FOR SHARING✨🙏🏾✨💖🪷🧘🏾♀️✨💫
Their lives are beautiful but I think they’ve taken their concerns to the extremes.
This makes me sad ... Unfortunately i know what its like to grow up in extremisms... Maybe the girls will be fine , or maybe they'll end up with serious mental health issues like me ...
The times do call for extremism. To deny that is the true extremism.
Stacey: "Rock, I'm embarrassed at how unfit I am."
Rock: "I think you're really fit."
ROCK WITH THE RIZZZ!!!!!!!!
I draw the line at scaring people into not having kids. Yes maybe don't have 10 kids that you will struggle to support but 2 is okay and many people in Western nations are not even having 1 kid anymore so we face problems of an aging population. Also we are in an age of endless possibility with new technology that will improve the climate situation.
I grew up on an island every summer and am now back. It called and called me me back. Like a wave. I am now back.
I went back to visit my island. My parents wanted their ashes to be spread there. The prices, just to get there, were astronomical. Ferry ride. If we had bought a house in the 60's we could sell it for 3/4 of a million dollars today. It was still beautiful but too commercialized for my liking.
I love heat way too much for this type of lifestyle and while I may use climate change as a convenient excuse for people who pressure me to have kids , those girls are for real !
Savahanna omg she’s sooooo gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I have so much respect for people who educate themselves and live their principles.
There should be an episode about such people. Good idea!
Why don't they orientate their energy and time to building new options that bring us a good yet sustainable life? Boycott's legitimacy only goes so far... Be better then. Become engineers, and architects and business planners and teachers and scientists and make a better world then.
You had me at off grid on a remote island in Scotland.
I prefer Ben Fogle's programme and also the one with the wheelchair using host.
The girls are adults and carrying on with the values they were raised with. They’re not hurting anyone and while I don’t share their opinions let them live.
I love this series soo much and Stacey is perfect for it.
Amazing! 👏🏼
passionately crazy - who believes this unless one is a disturbed person
Eye opening on other lifestyles for sure, made me tear up honestly
I notice they have things made of plastic, what do they think plastic is made from?
They’re doing 90% better than most people so what is your point ?
@@mombear2749 We all realize that they all swim to this island for a little while of each year and live on grass and sea-water.
The plastic bucket thing matters less than the HUGE plastic covered greenhouse. Do you have one of those? An awful lot of plastic and an awful lot of money, but it's something one can replace every few years, of course.
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Lovely Piece Stacy!! Great Job ❤❤
This family reminds me of the hippies of the 60s without the drugs. I admire their passion on one hand, and resent them from pushing their agenda on others on the other hand. I am on the other end of the spectrum of climate change, I believe climate is cyclic and they can do nothing to control it. We all have a right to live how we feel best, so long as it doesn't interfere with how others choose to live.
I believe the same as you, and i honestly think its ignorant to think that a tiny handful of people are going to make any difference what so ever. Even if every single person in the UK and USA (for example) were to live off grid, like this family...it would essentially do absolutely nothing because almost the entirety of the worlds pollution etc comes from Asian and African countries! And if everyone decided to not have kids, not sure what that's doing other than making humans go extinct.
I should've known there was more to this story since they said he BOUGHT THE ISLAND! That was the choice of a wealthy person.
Also, they have rather posh English accents (or posher than expected) for a Scottish island family.
I feel so sad how hopeless they all feel!
Imagine this island covered in dense tangled forest of downy birch, hazel, aspens, rowans and willows, brightened by splashes of colour from wild roses and the scent of twining honeysuckle, just as it used to be.