CHILD LABOUR

Child labour…..

In undeveloped countries….

Is still high….
WHO IS CONSIDERED A CHILD

 International conventions define children as age 18

and under is a child.
 But individual governments may define ´child´
according to different ages or other criteria.
 In India, age under 14 years is considered to be a
child.

Who is a labour ?
 One who works in a daily wage basis on the days
when he or she has the work opportunities open for
him or her and rest sits ideal on other days is termed
as labour.
What is a “Child Labour “?

“Child Labour” is work for children that

harms them or exploits them in some way
( i.e., physically, mentally, morally or by
blocking access to education )
What do child labourers do?
A large proportion of children work in
agriculture. Work ranges from taking care of
animals and planting and harvesting food, to
many kinds of small manufacturing (e.g.,
bricks and cement, auto repairs and making
of foot wears and textiles).
More boys than girls work outside their
house. But more girls work in some jobs, for
instance, as domestic maids.
Why should we care?
 Many children in hazardous and dangerous jobs are in

danger of injury, even death.

 They are supposed to sit at home, play with the friends,

build their health, develop the culture and load themselves

with knowledge.

How can ordinary people help to reduce child labour?

 Learn about the issue

 Support organizations that are raising awareness

 Provide direct help to individual children.

Causes of Child Labour
1. Poverty (Main Reason)
2. Abuse of the child
3. Lack of good school & health care
4. Uncaring attitudes of employers
What are some solutions to Child Labour?

 Increase family income.

 Education-that helps children learn skills that
will help them earn a living.
 Social services- - that help children and
families survive crises, such as disease or loss
of home and shelter.
 Birth control -so that families are not burdened
by more children.