Make content about: A teenager holds his family together
A teenage carer in Northern Ireland traded travel and parties for daily chores when his mother became bedbound, holding their family together.
This story
For over six years, two young brothers in Northern Ireland have looked after their mother as her health worsened to the point where she cannot leave bed without severe pain. The older brother took on cooking and cleaning while managing the constant anxiety of running a household on very little money. A children's charity provides them with practical support for groceries and fuel, alongside days out where they can take a break from their responsibilities.
Where you could take it
Spend an afternoon with the brothers to see how they manage their daily chores and talk about what caring for their mother involves.
Where it happens
Northern Ireland
The charity
- Charity: Action For Children
- Registration number: 1097940
- Based in: Watford