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He grew up and got serious: Jovan (17) supports his family, goes to school, and works on construction
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He grew up and got serious: Jovan (17) supports his family, goes to school, and works on construction

A 17-year-old student named Jovan Konstantinov from Serbia has taken on significant responsibilities after his father fell ill mentally due to the stress of the pandemic. Jovan now works construction jobs, helps maintain the family's livelihood, and attends school in Pančevo, traveling over 50 kilometers daily. His younger sister Aleksandra described how their lives changed dramatically after their father's mental health decline, forcing Jovan to grow up quickly and take care of the family. The family struggles financially, relying on social assistance and seasonal work, while living in poor conditions in a small, damp house. They have expressed hope for support from humanitarian organizations like 'Srbi za Srbe' to improve their living situation.

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Telegraf.rs logoTelegraf.rsParty-alignedCenterFactual 95Objective 854 days ago
He grew up and got serious: Jovan (17) supports his family, goes to school, and works on construction

A 17-year-old student named Jovan Konstantinov from Serbia has taken on significant responsibilities after his father fell ill mentally due to the stress of the pandemic. Jovan now works construction jobs, helps maintain the family's livelihood, and attends school in Pančevo, traveling over 50 kilometers daily. His younger sister Aleksandra described how their lives changed dramatically after their father's mental health decline, forcing Jovan to grow up quickly and take care of the family. The family struggles financially, relying on social assistance and seasonal work, while living in poor conditions in a small, damp house. They have expressed hope for support from humanitarian organizations like 'Srbi za Srbe' to improve their living situation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a human-interest story focusing on a young individual taking on adult responsibilities due to family hardship. It does not express overt political opinions, nor does it favor any particular political stance. The narrative emphasizes personal struggle and resilience rather than a

Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 85): The article accurately reports Jovan's responsibilities and schooling, citing his direct quotes. It mentions the family situation but focuses more on Jovan than the full story. Some details like '50 kilometers' may be approximations.

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