Child Labor

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Child Labor

        Child labor can be defined as the employment of children who are under the age determined by law. Child labor is the work that is mentally, socially and physically harmful for children. It deprives them of their schooling and other opportunities. Though the children who get involved in child labor may learn how to be productive and independent but child labor deprives children of their childhood, their innocence and dignity.

        Children’s mind is like potter's clay. It has to be shaped in a right manner. A child normally has to enjoy its childhood days with its parents, teachers, friends, etc. It is the age where fine and long lasting impressions gather in child's mind. Childhood is the best time to develop spiritual, intellectual and emotional support. But this rule of nature has been damaged by child labor.

In all parts of the world, child labor has been one of the major concerns. Actually, this has become one of the most alarming problems. The sad part is, despite of the numerous problems, child labor is very common all over the world. In order to support their families, children are forced to work in factories and shops for a very nominal tasks. The worst form of child labor is are those in which children are being enslaved, prostituted and forced into other illegal activities.

Some people believe that working and earning is a very positive experience which helps children in their growth. Children go through very hard times and they become more mature before the maturing age. Moreover, the employers take many advantages from child workers because they do not want much money and other securities such as insurance. Some people also say that child labor should not be banned because it the sole source of income for many families. But, my point of view is that children should be forced to work.