It's hard to believe isn't it, when many have a TV in their rooms, mobiles etc.. When they seem to be out and about every night of the week and at weekends. Maybe a compensation culture because Mum's are working?
Sadly though it is happening. When I take things to the food bank I often take a mix of sanitary protection which is put onto the table for people to pick up. I wonder whether this is worse in certain cultures.
At last! I wrote to Clement Freud's wife many years ago and asked if pads could be free but was told 'no'. Essential part of a girl's wardrobe, surely?