Definition
Child
labour, as defined by the International Labour Organization, refers to work
that leads to the deprivation of one’s childhood and education opportunities.
Effects include a loss of potential and dignity in self, which is harmful to a
child’s physical and mental development.
Causes
Many
Indian families are sending their children to work, with some even living away
from home. Reasons behind are often associated with poverty, keeping up with
the large-size family subsistence and inadequate public education
infrastructure.Families generally are also unable to
afford their children’s education.
“Families
will have to go without their children's income for several years, a choice
many poor parents will be unable to make without help.” -BBC news
As
the above quote suggests, poor families are unable to make the right decision
for their children’s education as the child’s income plays a role in sustaining
the family’s livelihood. Attending school would also mean forgoing a source of
income for the family. This is a common sight, especially in the low caste and
minorities of India.
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