Home

I feel lucky to have a place to call home where I can lay my head, not just on a pillow but on my dad's or mom's shoulder. I always have a place to go if I need it, while others may not Some people might have a house, but that house isn’t always a place they feel at home. I have friends who move frequently. I've been in my house for 4 years, while they have moved 6 times in the same period. Their houses are rentals and unfortunately lately in our town, those rentals are often sold. It can be very difficult to find new places, and the available homes are often dirty, expensive, or uncomfortable. This problem adds a lot of stress and pressure on the parents, especially since they have 4 kids to care for. And I miss my friends. There is a difference between a home and a house, a house is a place where you eat and sleep that’s it, but home is the place you truly want to be.

Kaylene

Grade 5

Kelowna, British Columbia

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