As a mum to a 19 month old, I'm so glad I found this channel. I would love to raise my daughter off grid. The world now is too busy and selfish and less people are developing life skills. You're doing a great job!

As a 30 year old guy, I can’t relate to mum guilt. But I can tell you if I had a choice to have grown up with the lifestyle I’d your children, or have a massive house with expensive toys… I would take your kids way of life in a heart beat. They’re very lucky to have you both.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you 😊 it’s so lovely to get such supportive comments, especially when it comes to the way we raise our children.

I was brought up on a farm all our family were farmers in those days we were dressed then let loose outside you soon learnt what to touch and what not to had loads of freedom I loved it best days of my life

@The_OffGridFamily

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Sounds like an amazing way to grow up 🤩

Well done. Great life

You guys are amazing .. I’m so glad you are away from the matrix my eyes are starting to open up now to what’s happening. I’m going for the nature way off living . I’m just searching best ways of buying land to live off grid . The lots of things you have to adhere to

Hi both of you are a real credit to your young kids . A beautiful mum and a handsome dad with 2 beautiful kids your words in this video were so well thought off may you and your husband be blessed in bringing up your kids with so much love an respect. Both of your kids will remember how mum An dad care and love them and they will show both of you love back

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support. It’s very much appreciated 😊

Great way of putting it, they have a wonderful life and I think a life like yours will make them richer in the most important ways.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you, we hope so too 😊

Hi. Did you ever post the video that speaks about how you went around planning permission?? I think it'd be a really helpful video to make for people interested in this lifestyle. Considering it's quite hard to get planning permission in the UK for this style of living. Thanks.

It's generally the things you can't buy, that are the most valuable, there's nothing more beautiful than nature, and experiences. Good to see your children eating food, and not growing up on chicken McNuggets then introduce them to food in their early teens, and all the crap one hears about how difficult it is to disguise vegetables in meals. You're doing great guys.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thanks, we always hoped they’d eat well and the poly tunnel certainly seems to have helped 😊

You are both doing a brilliant job raising your children. Don't beat yourself up with mum guilt though, what you see on Instagram and other social networks of these perfect houses and childrens bedrooms is usually so far from the actual reality. Just remember most people are only showing the good parts of their life, I was guilty of it myself and since realising I don't use Instagram anymore. My wife, kids and I live in a modern 4 bed new build house but I am super envious of the offgrid life you are all living. I often say to my wife I would love to live offgrid im not sure she is as enthusiastic as me. The message is don't compare yourself to others, it's not comparing apples for apples. When Grace and Albi are older they are going to tell you both how thankful they are for the lifestyle you have built for them they are extremely fortunate especially as you say how the world is changing. Keep doing what you do you have a beautiful family and an amazing lifestyle.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Wise words 😊 and you’re completely right! But that uncertainty creeps in sometimes…! Thanks for your support and kind words. We really do appreciate it 👍

I'm absolutely loving your videos and I completely agree that your children will remember the good stuff. I'm super envious of what you're all achieving and the values you hold dear. Keep up the good work and you have a loyal follower in me.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thanks for your support and for joining us on our journey 😊👍

Congratulations! 👍

Much commendation! Ultimate values, ultimate lifestyle. Cannot be beaten! 👏👏 Stick with it.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you 😊

Educating you're children to question things is an amazing skill, one of which I didn't learn until I was older. I know you are a teacher but I find that schools are not places of eduction but rather remembering what you've been told. My boys both asked questions at a grammer school they went to and rather than answer them or even try to debate with them the teachers reported them as trouble makers. I told them to just get on with the school part and go along with the crowd of sheep but let your mind run free when you are out of the system building. They are both doing really well and over the last couple of years when the C madness went down they made good decisions for them and continue to do so... I'm sure there will be a few bad decisions along the way but at least they aren't scared to ask why it was a bad decision.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Can completely see where you’re coming from about the nature of schools. I think some secondary school seem particularly authoritarian 😩 Glad to hear your boys are doing well 😊

Just subbed. Your doing what I wanted to do years ago, too old now. Question 1 are you in Scotland now or still in sth lincs, 2 do you have to pay council tax. Your kids are the future of to brave new world, me and hubby are hoping they will leave us alone!! Us as in the freedom ones. But some days we believe They won't pull it off, but it will be in a right bloody mess. At least your awake, enjoy your freedom lovely ppl😘

For sure these two "little" batteries are never empty full of energy :). Cheers from Offgrid south of France :)

@The_OffGridFamily

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Oh yes, always full of energy 😂 They keep us very busy!

well put.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you 😊

I wouldn’t worry about a few things the kids might have missed out on, you’ve given them so much more just by being out in nature. We are looking to sell our house and get some land somewhere, but it’s gone really expensive.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you 😊 Yes the cost of land definitely seems to be on the rise 😩 fingers crossed you manage to find something soon 👍

For me I think your off grid life is the real world. And a real grounding for bringing up children that can ballance real life and the smaller part of jobs money and schooling to become passive employees

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you, we hope that will be the case 😊

@susanswift9323

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Great video as always 😊

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you 😊

@TheDevonblacksmith

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@@The_OffGridFamily however thay decide to live you will have given them the opportunity to see more than most children get to know existed. I hoped to do the same for mine but they chose to chase the money instead and reject my life prioritys. We can only give them all the tools to build whatever life they chose no matter what that becomes.

@The_OffGridFamily

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Yes we’ve always said that whilst we can give them the tools we think will prepare them best, the rest of it is up to them. Hopefully they will choose a life that brings them happiness 🤞😊

Curious to know how you coped with the midwife visits and health visitors living in a caravan etc.....? Plus, what do you intend to do about the childrens'education..?

@The_OffGridFamily

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We stayed with family after the children were born to get used to our new additions, so they actually visited us there. Education-wise we aren’t sure. It’s a tough one! We are considering home schooling, but no final decisions as of yet 😊

What a refreshing watch. The best video I’ve seen for a long time - and I’ve watched some great fishing videos too. At least your children will not grow up to be s n o w f l a k e s

@The_OffGridFamily

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Thank you for your comment. We really appreciate your support 😊👍

I really hope you plan to send your kids to school.

Would it be fair to say, your 'mum guilt' contradicts where you said earlier, "be content with what you have". Don't get drawn in by Pinterest and Instagram. Social media is just a 'highlight' reel, I'm sure the people with all the nice nurseries are going through the same problems as me and you. :)

@The_OffGridFamily

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Oh 100% and deep down I know that. It’s just a case of not getting drawn in by social media 😊

Much love from off-grid Poland! And thanks for all the in-depth Victron ecosystem info!

@The_OffGridFamily

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We’re really pleased you’re finding the videos useful. Greetings from the U.K. 🤩👍