Child Labor
Is child labor necessary in developing countries?
What is child labor? (Background Info)
- economic activity done by a child under 15
- 14-18 hours a day of work
- kids taken from their families
- some labor is unhealthy and abusive
- some can be instructive and a good learning experience for children
- in some labor, the child can be forced to work
Dangers
- some child labor can be abusive
- some labor can be unhealthy
- child labor can give a lack of educational opportunities
- some children may be working under unsafe conditions
- countries would have to take a risk and end the conditions that cause child labor
- some work can lead to harmful effects on the child's health
Benefits
- some work offers learning experiences
- countries have economic survival
- child labor can be beneficial for education
- healthy labor under supervision can help the growth of a child
- children who don't have to work have the benefit of active and working parents to help
Child Labor
Afghan Children Work At A Blacksmith In Kabul
Child Labor In A Coal Mine
Is child labor necessary in developing countries?
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