Survey estimates there are at least 1.3 million child caregivers in the United States . `` Something about that issue has made it difficult for them . '' These people must handle domestic duties and provide personal care and support . Studies show that these kids are at a higher risk for suicide and often drop out of school . Top ##ics CNN : Adam Smith : They ` ` away silently behind closed doors ''
Survey estimates there are at least 1.3 million child caregivers in the United States . These people must handle domestic duties and provide personal care and support . Studies show that these kids are at a higher risk for suicide and often drop out of school . Top ##ics CNN : Adam Smith : They ` ` away silently behind closed doors ''