Write an article on the topic child labour - the worst form of child exploitation
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Child labour refers to the employment of children in any work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful.[3] This practice is considered exploitative by many international organisations. Legislation across the world prohibit child labour.[4][5] These laws do not consider all work by children as child labour; exceptions include work by child artists, family duties, supervised training, certain categories of work such as those by Amishchildren, some forms of child work common among indigenous American children, and others.[6][7][8]
Child labour has existed to varying extents, through most of history. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many children aged 5–14 from poorer families still worked in Europe, the United States and various colonies of European powers. These children mainly worked in agriculture, home-based assembly operations, factories, mining and in services such as news boys. Some worked night shifts lasting 12 hours. With the rise of household income, availability of schools and passage of child labour laws, the incidence rates of child labour fell.[9][10][11]
In developing countries, with high poverty and poor schooling opportunities, child labour is still prevalent. In 2010, sub-saharan Africa had the highest incidence rates of child labour, with several African nations witnessing over 50 percent of children aged 5–14 working.[12]Worldwide agriculture is the largest employer of child labour.[13] Vast majority of child labour is found in rural settings and informal urban economy; children are predominantly employed by their parents, rather than factories.[14] Poverty and lack of schools are considered as the primary cause of child labour.[15]
Globally the incidence of child labour decreased from 25% to 10% between 1960 and 2003, according to the World Bank.[16]Nevertheless, the total number of child labourers remains high, with UNICEF and ILOacknowledging an estimated 168 million children aged 5–17 worldwide, were involved in child labour in 2013.[17]
Child labour has existed to varying extents, through most of history. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many children aged 5–14 from poorer families still worked in Europe, the United States and various colonies of European powers. These children mainly worked in agriculture, home-based assembly operations, factories, mining and in services such as news boys. Some worked night shifts lasting 12 hours. With the rise of household income, availability of schools and passage of child labour laws, the incidence rates of child labour fell.[9][10][11]
In developing countries, with high poverty and poor schooling opportunities, child labour is still prevalent. In 2010, sub-saharan Africa had the highest incidence rates of child labour, with several African nations witnessing over 50 percent of children aged 5–14 working.[12]Worldwide agriculture is the largest employer of child labour.[13] Vast majority of child labour is found in rural settings and informal urban economy; children are predominantly employed by their parents, rather than factories.[14] Poverty and lack of schools are considered as the primary cause of child labour.[15]
Globally the incidence of child labour decreased from 25% to 10% between 1960 and 2003, according to the World Bank.[16]Nevertheless, the total number of child labourers remains high, with UNICEF and ILOacknowledging an estimated 168 million children aged 5–17 worldwide, were involved in child labour in 2013.[17]
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Child labor refers to the act of making children work in any field of work. It is an act which is forced either by the owners or parents. Childhood refers to the stage of life where the child is taken care with utmost love. Whereas, child labor makes the children work like an elder. Due to child labor, it causes improper development in child, improper personal growth and growth of mind, and the child remains intellectually and socially unhealthy. Childhood refers to the memorable period which involves attending regular school and spending time with family and friends. The child involved in child labor mostly engage themselves in illegal activities. Therefore, the government prohibits the act of child labor and one must follow it.
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