Concetti Chiave
- Child labour is a form of exploitation affecting children globally, alongside child sexual exploitation and forced military service.
- Overpopulation in regions like Asia and Africa results in scarce resources, pushing families to send children to work.
- Illiterate parents may lack awareness of the importance of their children's holistic development.
- Poverty drives families to compel children into dangerous jobs for survival.
- Industrialists exploit child labour for cost savings, paying children less than adult workers.
Introduction
Children around the world are victims of many forms of exploitation, including:- Child labour;
- Child sexual exploitation;
- Child soldiers.
Causes of Child labour
There are several factors that contribute to child labour:- Overpopulation: many Asian and African countries are overpopulated, leading to a lack of resources and forcing families to send their children to work.
- Illiteracy: illiterate parents do not realize the importance of a proper physical, emotional, and cognitive development for their children.
- Poverty: in many cases, poverty forces parents to send their children to dangerous jobs just to survive.
- Saving Money: industrialists and factory owners find it profitable to employ children, as they can pay them much less than adults.
- Orphans: children who are born without parents or relatives are often forced to work and live on the streets, making them extremely vulnerable to exploitation.
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