Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2017

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 01/01/17

Pages: 112 pages

ISBN: 1-508-17204-8

ISBN 13: 978-1-508-17204-8

Dewey: 362

LCCN: 2016035351

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Caregivers. Juvenile literature.
Child caregivers. Juvenile literature.
Teenagers. Family relationships. Juvenile literature.
Family services. Juvenile literature.
Caregivers.
Child caregivers.
Teenagers. Family relationships.
Family services.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-106) and index.

Reading Level: 7.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Many teens enjoy a carefree time of school, some light household responsibilities to help their family, and good times with their friends. According to a National Alliance of Caregiving report in 2005, at least 1.3 million children between the ages of eight and eighteen are shouldering the heavy responsibilities of caring for family members who cannot care for themselves without help. Readers will get a frank description of the work faced by many teen caregivers. Teens who are immersed in this life already can find resources and organizations for support, as well as sound advice for coping in tough times.