I don't know if anybody's said this to you, but that ability to retain a constant stream of thought while you're driving is abolutely amazing. Most people would just not be able to do that. Also what you say demonstrates real maturity, a lot of people never get there even though they've had more of a privileged start in life. It is really inspiring.
Thank you! My husband and I are seriously considering being foster parents! From what I have seen, the system in the UK is working better than in the US.
Great to listen to your experiences Kieran. I'm a foster carer of a teenager so listening to you also helps me to gain a bit more understanding of how my lad could be feeling at times. Hopefully this will make me a better carer for him. It's not easy for foster carers because as you know, we have rules and regulations passed down from the government on how we are to care for the children and young people in our care. I personally don't like some of the rules as I can see how restrictive they can be at times for young people but I have to adhere to the rules or else I can be the one who gets in trouble if something goes wrong because I didn't follow the rules and procedures. You seem a remarkable young man, wise for your years! Looking forward to following you on your journey. Best wishes buddy.
Some of those early to mid teenage issues described here (restricted freedom, clothes bought for you, being dragged around, having to report where you are, etc) are exactly the same for those raised by their parents as for those in the fostering system. As is the time (around age 17) one starts to feel more independent and make your own decisions. The main differences may occur AFTER young people become an adult and leave the system, when the back-up financial, practical and emotional support and advice often available from parents is missing (or less) for them.
Sounds like my normal teen age years we all search for who we will become. Boy when I hit 21 it was tons party's and let's just say had wild time. But go's really fast 58 now getting ready to retire soon. Things learned from dad hunting fishing how to survive in nuker war lol and mom love. I could have had buff body had lots body building friends but never interested me. My brother did buff thing but lost interest take to much time to maintain it.
My friend, who is deaf, was placed in a foster care home. However, there was a significant challenge in communication due to the lack of knowledge of sign language among the foster family. Consequently, he experienced loneliness and depression as they rarely engaged in conversation and tended to ignore him due to his serve deaf. Your video is amazing and be stong. I'm here to support you :)
That was a horrible misjudgment by child services. Your friend would have benefited if placed in the care of people who know sign. I hope your friend is living in a positive setting with people who will engage with him.
Hey, so he's living on his own now and doing okay. But he's been having trouble getting a job because of his deafness. The bosses don't want to hire him because they think he'll be too much trouble or that it'll cost too much to get an interpreter. He had a job interview this Tuesday, but he couldn't get an interpreter, so he couldn't go. He go to deaf club etc.
Kieran, you've already achieved far more than many people your age. Stay positive and have faith in yourself. I only began to do so in my 40s. And I am also autistic.
Kieran, your remarkable intellect and admirable demeanor make you a standout role model for younger generations. Your inspiring personality is a testament to the heights that can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work!.
Great video Kieran, you seem to be a very well adjusted young man despite being in foster car and being on the autism scale. You are very well put together from what I see of you now. You saying that you were only half the man you could have been from being in foster care I think you did indeed do a lot of learning once you became more independent but that you are now twice the man than many your age! You have pulled yourself up and set goals and achieved them from what I can see of your videos. Be well young man and thank you for your channel I hope others your age see you and are inspired to do better in life.
I really appreciate this video along with all your other videos. Thank you. You’ve got good skill in bringing what you think into a video and explaining for others to understand. I am 19, and I am pretty inspired by what you say.
Hi Kieran, I have just started to follow your channel as part of me getting to understand what's like for a young person in the system, I'm in the process of becoming a foster career so trying to work out how to help the person that comes to live with me, sorry to say it but you have become part of my research, also I do like your honest approach to life and the journey you have been on, take care and thanks
Good Lord bro. Ur already doing more on ur own at ur age as half those in ur peer group. I don't know u personally but I'm proud of u nevertheless. Your so called " serbacks" in life has made ur will and direction so focused. Keep it up !!!
So far so good, Kieran, a few steps back but mostly going forward. So glad you are thinking of fostering. Don't forget to listen to young person(s) more than [people listened to you. Their direction may not be one with which you can easily identify at first
I was raised by a very physically abusive father. Lots of violence and nerve racking experiences. Not sure which one of us was in a better situation....
It’s done to protect you! Being Autistic you are seen by social services more likely to be taken advantage of. A lot of foster children are gr00med because they seen as vulnerable. You were lucky you had clothes bought you some kids have nothing to wear. Being in foster care is not all bad. At least you wasn’t in a child’s home they are bad. And yeah I have experience of foster care.
Idk how it works under the crown but in the US, we have lobbyists for everything. You’d make a good lobbyist to help lawmakers decide new laws on foster care.
"... under the crown ..."? what an odd thing to write. Kieran is British. I am Australian. While both of our countries are constitutional monarchies and not constitutional republics, they are also modern parliamentary democracies from within whose parliaments Prime Ministers, democratically elected as members of parliament, lead as Heads of Government and where the Heads of State (the King of the UK and the King of Australia, symbolically "the Crown", who happens to be the same person, but that is another story) have little to no effective role in our lives. "...under the crown ..." would barely register, if at all, in our daily thoughts. Of course we have lobbyists who lobby parliamentarians, sometimes working in favour of issues that are important to us as citizens, other times against. Just as lobbyists lobby congresspersons in the US.
I have to muster courage to introduce myself to people, and I tend to over analyse when I face people so I can remember what they do and don’t like so I can better talk to them at a later stage
As a foster parent you are still going to have the child saying no they don't want to do certain things. Looks like who ever fostered you did a really great job as you seem to have turned out to be a reasonable human being. Normal kids get their clothes bought for them and every teen are embarrassed to be seen with their parents. It's normal.
Hi Kieran. I'm new to your YT channel and appreciate what you are doing. Having a career in uni education, as I have, fortunately exposes me to younger minds and their habits, largely in a good way. Please continue telling your story here, but there is one suggestion. When driving, it is hard to hear what you are saying. At stops for signals, traffic or whatever, your voice is very clear, so I may be spoiled...lol. Perhaps you can raise the volume of your Rode microphone as one easy solution. Do continue to let us see your personal evolution. Cheers.
Thank you, I will improve the audio quality in future, this was my first time using the microphone, I’m not sure even if it was actually working at taking out background noise 😂 I’ll figure a solution
Did you have an unhealthy relationship with food like me, i find autistic people eat really unhealthy because its our comfort food. How did you get over that?
Love your work. Just be very careful while driving and making these videos. you’re too young and inexperienced understand that if you were to have an accident (even if it was the other guys fault) they could claim that you were a distracted driver and A judgment could be made against you. It would be best to pull over when you make these. We care about your well-being!
a genuine friendly comment, so please don't take the wrong way. If the Police see you making videos whilst driving, you run the risk of being charged of driving without due care and attention, as your supposed to concentrate on driving not making videos. Really don't want you to get into trouble!
@bigyellowbusgardenproject9371: There is no issue for thousands of RUclips vloggers that make videos while driving buses, coaches' lorries, taxis and classic cars, hands free and professional. No nanny state.
I think you are OK, you would just appear on the spectrum, but not much being a Parent is so hard there is no Hand book, Give it time and you will be a Great Dad one day.
You’re strong 💪. May the wind be at your back!
Wow no way! Loved your old videos ❤
You've overcome a LOT,, Kieran! I'm sure you only have good things ahead of you!! :)
I don't know if anybody's said this to you, but that ability to retain a constant stream of thought while you're driving is abolutely amazing. Most people would just not be able to do that. Also what you say demonstrates real maturity, a lot of people never get there even though they've had more of a privileged start in life. It is really inspiring.
I think you’ll be a great dad when the time’s right 👍
I agree fully. You will be an excellent dad.❤
Thank you! My husband and I are seriously considering being foster parents! From what I have seen, the system in the UK is working better than in the US.
Keep On Keeping On; you are a good man growing as we all must.❤❤
Great to listen to your experiences Kieran. I'm a foster carer of a teenager so listening to you also helps me to gain a bit more understanding of how my lad could be feeling at times. Hopefully this will make me a better carer for him. It's not easy for foster carers because as you know, we have rules and regulations passed down from the government on how we are to care for the children and young people in our care. I personally don't like some of the rules as I can see how restrictive they can be at times for young people but I have to adhere to the rules or else I can be the one who gets in trouble if something goes wrong because I didn't follow the rules and procedures. You seem a remarkable young man, wise for your years! Looking forward to following you on your journey. Best wishes buddy.
You intrigue me, as I listen to your stories and experiences.
Some of those early to mid teenage issues described here (restricted freedom, clothes bought for you, being dragged around, having to report where you are, etc) are exactly the same for those raised by their parents as for those in the fostering system. As is the time (around age 17) one starts to feel more independent and make your own decisions. The main differences may occur AFTER young people become an adult and leave the system, when the back-up financial, practical and emotional support and advice often available from parents is missing (or less) for them.
Sounds like my normal teen age years we all search for who we will become. Boy when I hit 21 it was tons party's and let's just say had wild time. But go's really fast 58 now getting ready to retire soon. Things learned from dad hunting fishing how to survive in nuker war lol and mom love. I could have had buff body had lots body building friends but never interested me. My brother did buff thing but lost interest take to much time to maintain it.
My friend, who is deaf, was placed in a foster care home. However, there was a significant challenge in communication due to the lack of knowledge of sign language among the foster family. Consequently, he experienced loneliness and depression as they rarely engaged in conversation and tended to ignore him due to his serve deaf. Your video is amazing and be stong. I'm here to support you :)
That was a horrible misjudgment by child services. Your friend would have benefited if placed in the care of people who know sign. I hope your friend is living in a positive setting with people who will engage with him.
Hey, so he's living on his own now and doing okay. But he's been having trouble getting a job because of his deafness. The bosses don't want to hire him because they think he'll be too much trouble or that it'll cost too much to get an interpreter. He had a job interview this Tuesday, but he couldn't get an interpreter, so he couldn't go. He go to deaf club etc.
Kieran, you've already achieved far more than many people your age. Stay positive and have faith in yourself. I only began to do so in my 40s. And I am also autistic.
I love your unfiltered car talks.
Kieran, your remarkable intellect and admirable demeanor make you a standout role model for younger generations. Your inspiring personality is a testament to the heights that can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work!.
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Great video Kieran, you seem to be a very well adjusted young man despite being in foster car and being on the autism scale. You are very well put together from what I see of you now. You saying that you were only half the man you could have been from being in foster care I think you did indeed do a lot of learning once you became more independent but that you are now twice the man than many your age! You have pulled yourself up and set goals and achieved them from what I can see of your videos. Be well young man and thank you for your channel I hope others your age see you and are inspired to do better in life.
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Another interesting video. Keep up the great work 👍
Thank you, Kieran. You are doing great work. Wishing you the very best.
New follower from America this is gonna be good, you are going places
i love the unfiltered car talk! Props to you for seeing and realizing where you needed to improve yourself-and doing the work to get there.
Intriguing videos and very inspirational. Keep up the great work, Kieran. 👍🏻
I really appreciate this video along with all your other videos. Thank you. You’ve got good skill in bringing what you think into a video and explaining for others to understand.
I am 19, and I am pretty inspired by what you say.
You are amazing. Thanks for sharing
Hi Kieran, I have just started to follow your channel as part of me getting to understand what's like for a young person in the system, I'm in the process of becoming a foster career so trying to work out how to help the person that comes to live with me, sorry to say it but you have become part of my research, also I do like your honest approach to life and the journey you have been on, take care and thanks
Good Lord bro. Ur already doing more on ur own at ur age as half those in ur peer group. I don't know u personally but I'm proud of u nevertheless. Your so called " serbacks" in life has made ur will and direction so focused. Keep it up !!!
YAY another awesome Vlog by Awesome Kieran
So far so good, Kieran, a few steps back but mostly going forward. So glad you are thinking of fostering. Don't forget to listen to young person(s) more than [people listened to you. Their direction may not be one with which you can easily identify at first
I was raised by a very physically abusive father. Lots of violence and nerve racking experiences. Not sure which one of us was in a better situation....
It’s done to protect you! Being Autistic you are seen by social services more likely to be taken advantage of.
A lot of foster children are gr00med because they seen as vulnerable. You were lucky you had clothes bought you some kids have nothing to wear. Being in foster care is not all bad. At least you wasn’t in a child’s home they are bad. And yeah I have experience of foster care.
You are a survivor
Been there myself you are strong enough just take it one step at a time ❤ people who knew gave me cuddles it's not weak to feel bad sometimes
Wow! You're amazing and an inspiration for us
Hang in there, smart guy like you will do well.😊
Stunning! You should reach out to the owner of gymshark with one of your videos, you really remind me of him.
Awesome my guy 💯 🔥
Idk how it works under the crown but in the US, we have lobbyists for everything. You’d make a good lobbyist to help lawmakers decide new laws on foster care.
"... under the crown ..."? what an odd thing to write.
Kieran is British. I am Australian. While both of our countries are constitutional monarchies and not constitutional republics, they are also modern parliamentary democracies from within whose parliaments Prime Ministers, democratically elected as members of parliament, lead as Heads of Government and where the Heads of State (the King of the UK and the King of Australia, symbolically "the Crown", who happens to be the same person, but that is another story) have little to no effective role in our lives.
"...under the crown ..." would barely register, if at all, in our daily thoughts.
Of course we have lobbyists who lobby parliamentarians, sometimes working in favour of issues that are important to us as citizens, other times against. Just as lobbyists lobby congresspersons in the US.
Keep going do what makes you happy ,
Kieran u can do it
Cool ❤
I think you have a book in you waiting to be written. A guidance / self help book for teen boys. How to grow your own self up kind of thing.
👍👍👍👍👍!!!
How does your autism affect you in every day life,i find it so hard to face people sometimes,how do you cope ?
I have to muster courage to introduce myself to people, and I tend to over analyse when I face people so I can remember what they do and don’t like so I can better talk to them at a later stage
As a foster parent you are still going to have the child saying no they don't want to do certain things. Looks like who ever fostered you did a really great job as you seem to have turned out to be a reasonable human being. Normal kids get their clothes bought for them and every teen are embarrassed to be seen with their parents. It's normal.
When did you start driving
Last year!
Hes honna be the next face of self improvement youtube
Greatly appreciate it!
Hi Kieran. I'm new to your YT channel and appreciate what you are doing. Having a career in uni education, as I have, fortunately exposes me to younger minds and their habits, largely in a good way. Please continue telling your story here, but there is one suggestion. When driving, it is hard to hear what you are saying. At stops for signals, traffic or whatever, your voice is very clear, so I may be spoiled...lol. Perhaps you can raise the volume of your Rode microphone as one easy solution. Do continue to let us see your personal evolution. Cheers.
Thank you, I will improve the audio quality in future, this was my first time using the microphone, I’m not sure even if it was actually working at taking out background noise 😂 I’ll figure a solution
Time to look at what you want to do for a living
Need to talk louder because of the rumble of the car. Hard to hear you.
Did you have an unhealthy relationship with food like me, i find autistic people eat really unhealthy because its our comfort food. How did you get over that?
Yes, I used to have a pretty bad diet and binge ate. Once I got into gym my diet kind of followed :)
Jeeez...you're a good looking guy...................just sayin!
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Love your work. Just be very careful while driving and making these videos. you’re too young and inexperienced understand that if you were to have an accident (even if it was the other guys fault) they could claim that you were a distracted driver and A judgment could be made against you. It would be best to pull over when you make these. We care about your well-being!
Very patronising.
a genuine friendly comment, so please don't take the wrong way. If the Police see you making videos whilst driving, you run the risk of being charged of driving without due care and attention, as your supposed to concentrate on driving not making videos. Really don't want you to get into trouble!
He aint on his phone, its legal to film just like having a dashcam
google it, is all i'm saying. New laws came into effect 29th January this year. @@jakeicloud
@bigyellowbusgardenproject9371: There is no issue for thousands of RUclips vloggers that make videos while driving buses, coaches' lorries, taxis and classic cars, hands free and professional. No nanny state.
Ok I was just trying to protect the guy. Wont say another word
@@john_smith1471
hands free? and it's not illegal to speak while driving
I think you are OK, you would just appear on the spectrum, but not much being a Parent is so hard there is no Hand book, Give it time and you will be a Great Dad one day.