A study has found children between the ages of 8 and 14 who take care of a family member with a drug addiction or mental illness aren’t very happy at, and don’t feel all that safe, at school.
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Thousands of young carers are supporting family members unrecognised and wary of asking for help.
Family day care workers have much in common with home-based workers in the garment industry. But the latter are classed as employees, resulting in better representation and protected work conditions.
Children looking after a family member are making decisions about their future in the context of their role, often limiting their options and stunting their ambitions
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