Military Kids Grow Up Fast

Three high school students in different parts of the country tell their stories about life after mom or dad goes off to war. Check out this story at www.wlox.com(Aug. 20, 2009)

By Stephanie Chen

CNN Writer

(CNN) - In Pennsylvania, Tyler Dix, a 16-year-old movie buff, is wide awake by 7 a.m. to cook breakfast for his younger siblings. In Georgia, Tucker Simmons, a 14-year old novice guitarist, prepares ice packs for his mother whenever her chronic lower back pain kicks in. In California, Kaylei Deakin, an avid 17-year old rock climber, disciplines her little sisters when they act out. ...