The Sun
Gobsmacked mum slams school as she finds out how much son's trip will cost
A MUM has been left flabbergasted after finding out how much her son’s school is asking for a trip abroad. Gobsmacked, mum-of-six Carla Hoskins took …
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UK Mother's Viral Rant Highlights Unaffordable School Trip Costs Amidst Crisis
A recent social media post by UK mother Carla Two Times Three has ignited discussions surrounding the escalating costs of school trips amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis. The mother expressed her shock and frustration after receiving an email from her son's school detailing a £2400 trip to Kenya for her 14-year-old. "I'm sorry, but did I just fucking get an email from my son's school, right? Trip to Kenya next year," she stated, visibly agitated. She highlighted the significant financial burden, noting, "That's half of a fucking family holiday." The mother questioned the feasibility of such expenses for the average family, asserting that "about 90% of them cannot fucking afford that amount." While acknowledging the trip's potential for good, possibly involving building projects, she firmly stated, "I am not paying over two grand." The video has resonated with many parents online who face similar pressures, prompting a wider conversation about equitable access to educational experiences and the financial realities impacting households across the country.
Netmums
'That's half of a family holiday?' Mum stunned by cost AND location of 14-year-…
Mum-of-six Carla is left stunned after discovering her son's school trip will cost over £2,000 – and she's not alone.
