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Route 66 and a bungee rope: Shannon and Tom
Shannon and Tom are both young carers.
She cares for a sister.
He cares for a brother.
Their responsibilities affect their lives now, but how much impact might they also have in the future?
Will their families always need them?
Will they be able to go away to college?
How far away will they ever want to go?
Shannon and Tom discuss the complexities and the challenges of growing up as young carers.
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The Listening Project - Family Conversation Theme
Capturing the nation in conversation. Conversations about families.
The Listening Project - 2012 - Full Collection—The Listening Project
Capturing the nation in conversation
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