Teen Caregivers: When Young People Take on Big Responsibilities

Lesson Plans That Encourage Teens to Share Their Stories About How They Take Care of Others

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Many teens provide the important, and often unpaid work, of caregiving to others– including their parents, older family members and younger siblings. Their extra responsibilities often impact their lives significantly– with research showing young caregivers spend less time on school, work, and leisure activities, compared to their peers.

For this project, talk to a teen who is a caregiver or tell your own story.