Shiru

Shiru

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At just 12 years old, Shiru exemplifies the reality of parentification, taking on responsibilities such as cooking, caring for her siblings, and managing household tasks, often while handling her own schoolwork.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
65,059
Power
128$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 5.00 0.12% +0% 53,771,296 65,059 $106,000 128$
Totals 2 53,771,296 65,059 $106,000 128$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: At 12 years old, Shiru could cook rice, bathe a baby, and rock her toddler brother to sleep on her hip. 5

The Standard: Understanding the silent burden of parentification

Kenya Kenya: At 12 years old, Shiru could cook rice, bathe a baby, and rock her toddler brother to sleep on her hip. 5

The Standard: Understanding the silent burden of parentification