A Child who touched my heart is a 9-year old boy by the name of Cameron Douglas. Cameron lived in a one bedroom apartment with his mother who served as a single parent. the neighborhood that Cameron lived in was filled with poverty and had a very high crime rate. Every morning Cameron would catch the bus and go to school. Cameron was very quiet child and never spoke much, but was very intelligent for his age and made very good grades. One day Cameron came to school with the same clothes he had worn the pervious day. Teachers took notice but did not question his appearance until he reported to school wearing the same attire three days in a row. When asked about his clothes, Cameron stated that his mother had been sick and could not care for him and he had to dress himself.  Authorities were sent to his home only to find that Cameron's mother had recently died in their home the day before. I was truly touched by the fact that Cameron, a 9-year old had taken responsibility of himself at such a young age. He reported to school everyday and still did his best while unknowingly losing his mother at the same time. Cameron is now in custody of his grandparents and still excelling is his studies. Cameron is now a 7th grader at his school and I am extremely proud of him.