CONTEXT

There have been reports of child labor in the seed sector, particularly in developing nations Since the 1970s, child

labor has decreased by a third worldwide. Children in the workforce decreased from 246 million to 168 million by

the year 2000. However,

The Asia Pacific region continues to have the highest proportion of child laborers (almost 78 million or 9.3% of the

world's children)1, and the seed industry has in some cases, been singled out. It is the goal of the Asia and Pacific

Seed Association (APSA) to promote "Sustainable development and distribution of high-quality seeds for global

agriculture This includes all participants in the seed industry, such as farmers, employees, and their households.

In addition to highlighting once more how far we still have to go before the Convention on the Rights of the Child

is completely recognized by everybody, this failure can be attributed in part to the programs that are being run to

combat the problem. Very frequently, restrictions are put in place with the sole intention of forbidding child labor,

without taking into account unique circumstances or the causes of this issue, and, most importantly, without

providing affected families with other means of producing revenue.

POSITION

Everyone is born with rights. Children are also people; Children therefore also have rights. Child labor is a

violation of these rights. Child labor is defined as the employment of a child in a business or industry, particularly

in violation of state or federal laws that prohibit the employment of children under a certain age.1 Clearly, it has

become a serious social issue all over the world, particularly in third-world nations like the Philippines, where

child labor is common.

It is common knowledge that child labor has more drawbacks than benefits. The researchers offer three points to

help the reader understand the problem's benefits and drawbacks more clearly.
The study's objective is to demonstrate the rapid expansion of child laborers in the Philippines. Discussing the

effects of child labor on the family, economy, and self is another option.

Over seventy thousand (70,000) children in the cities are employed. In the city, these kids really struggle to

survive. The majority of them cannot be seen during the day because they are employed in large factories and

homes; if they are not, they will perform prostitution at night.

Child labor is used frequently in the production of goods exported to the United States by the Philippine garment

industry.6 Children also work in food processing; the production of furniture made of wood and rattan,

pyrotechnics or fireworks, plastic bags, and footwear.

There are between 45,000 and 50,000 child laborers in Metro Manila alone. The fact that children are recruited

from the provinces and promised a better life here contributes to the rapid growth of child labor in the city. Another

possibility is that their poverty forced them to work. Employers typically hire children because they are more

productive than other workers of their age. The Department of Social Welfare and Development says that most

child laborers they've dealt with usually go home to their families after work. They also say that they rarely.

Child labor is not only problematic; It is a threat to society. Everyone, from legislators to everyday citizens, is

contributing to the development of this social issue into a large tree from its roots. Since the beginning of time,

India has been plagued by it despite the absence of strict enforcement.

Today, many people participate openly in child labor activities and are proud of it because they do not fear

lawmakers and are happy to do so. Child labor is caused by a number of factors, with overpopulation being one of

the most significant.

Poverty, a lack of social security, inadequate education, or a lack of visible alternatives to earning a living are

additional potential causes.

Worst of all, child labor in the organized sector is made even easier by the high prevalence of low-income groups

in India, a developing economy with stringent labor laws and numerous strict regulations.

ACTION

The following is a discussion of some of the possible ways to raise awareness of child labor and how to prevent it:

By making people aware of the negative effects of child labor. Illegal is child labor. Those who intend to employ

children in their workplaces should remember this statement. Not only should people be informed that child labor

is against the law, but they should also be informed about the penalties for enforcing it in their businesses,

including fines and jail time.

If we really want to fight child labor, we need to work with a non-profit organization or social service center that

fights for children's rights. We need to make good use of child lifelines, and if we see children working

somewhere, we need to immediately call the help center and help them save the children.

We should be aware that child labor is a problem in both developed and developing nations alike, including the

Philippines. It is impossible for the police to visit every workplace to determine whether child labor is practiced

there. To end this problem as a whole, people's attitudes and behaviors need to change. Education is needed for

everyone; To stop this threat, they should be enriched with morals and values. They should be held morally

accountable for their actions and required to accept responsibility for their errors.
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Child Labor. Display popup on page load. (n.d.). Retrieved February 24, 2023, from
http://www.childlineindia.org.in/1098/CaseOfChildLabour.htm

What is child labour (IPEC). International Labour Organization. (n.d.). Retrieved February 24, 2023, from
https://www.ilo.org/ipec/facts/lang--en/index.htm