At the European Union level, the phenomenon of young people providing informal care is increasing, yet it often remains off the radar of authorities.<\/p>\n
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In Romania, the economic context and labor migration (parents moving abroad) accelerate this phenomenon, forcing young people to mature far too early.<\/p>\n
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What we see in the official data is a process of “parentification”: the child becomes a parent to their siblings or a carer for adults. At the European level, states with strong social protection systems (such as the Nordic countries) have much lower percentages of young carers because the state takes on the burden of assistance.<\/p>\n
In Romania, in the absence of community support services, 16-17-year-olds become the family’s “safety net.” This forced maturation comes at a high price: poor mental health, social isolation, and loss of educational opportunities. Practically, these young people sacrifice their present to ensure the family’s survival, risking remaining stuck in a cycle of poverty that is difficult to escape without the intervention of authorities.<\/p>\n
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