Illness & Disability

Home Illness & Disability Do you know someone with an illness or disability? My parent/guardian or grandparent has an illness or disability

My parent/guardian or grandparent has an illness or disability

If your parent/guardian or grandparent has a disability or illness, your life may be a little different from your friends. You may have to help out more around the house, do more chores, cook dinner, or help your parent/guardian or grandparent eat or get dressed.

It can be tough having a parent/guardian or grandparent with an illness or disability. But good things can come from it, too. You have a special chance to learn some lessons that other teens do not. You will learn a lot about different types of people and families, just from growing up in your home! Your family may look a little different compared to other families. Your dad may be the one who stays home, while your mom works. Or your parent/guardian or grandparent may not be able to come to your sports games, but she or he may want to hear how the game went as soon as you get home. And you most likely feel more at ease with different types of people because you are used to seeing differences at home. The lessons you learn will be with you for life and will help you to be a better person!

If you take care of a parent, guardian, sister or brother, check out our young caregivers section.

My sister/brother has an illness or disability
One of my friends has an illness or disability

Content last updated June 2, 2007

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