The children were often held locked in sheds during the nights and sent to steal during the days. However, Chachipe, a charity which works for the human rights of Romani people, has claimed that this programme promoted "popular stereotypes against Roma which contribute to their marginalisation and provide legitimacy to racist attacks against them" and that in suggesting that begging and child exploitation was "intrinsic to the Romany culture", the programme was "highly damaging" for the Romani people.
Children were frequently kept in sheds at night and sent out to steal during the day. Nevertheless, Chachipe, a charity advocating for the rights of Roma people, claimed that this program promoted "stereotypes against Romani culture," which contribute to their marginalization and provide justification for racist attacks. Additionally, it was deemed highly damaging by suggesting that begging and child exploitation were "fundamental aspects of Romani tradition."