Child labour involves the employment of children in harmful conditions, often due to poverty and lack of education. Children work in various industries under hazardous circumstances, facing exploitation and health risks. To combat child labour, it is essential to implement strict laws, provide education, and support impoverished families.
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Child labour involves the employment of children in harmful conditions, often due to poverty and lack of education. Children work in various industries under hazardous circumstances, facing exploitation and health risks. To combat child labour, it is essential to implement strict laws, provide education, and support impoverished families.
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Child labour refers to the employment of children in work
that is harmful to their health and development. 2. Many children are forced to work in industries such as mining, agriculture, construction, and factories. 3. They are often seen working in hazardous conditions, such as brick kilns, roadside dhabas, or as domestic helpers. 4. Poverty is one of the main reasons why children are pushed into labour at a young age. 5. Some families depend on every member, including children, to contribute to their income for survival. 6. Lack of access to education also leads children to take up work instead of attending school. 7. Children are often exploited by employers who pay them very low wages and make them work long hours. 8. They are made to carry heavy loads, handle dangerous tools, or inhale harmful chemicals. 9. Constant physical work at a young age can lead to stunted growth and chronic body pain. 10. Exposure to chemicals and unhygienic conditions can result in respiratory problems, skin diseases, and poor immunity. 11. Mentally, these children suffer from stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma. 12. Child labour deprives children of their right to education and a healthy, safe childhood. 13. Girls involved in child labour are at greater risk of abuse and are often denied basic rights. 14. It continues the cycle of poverty and illiteracy across generations. 15. Ending child labour requires strict laws, proper education, and support for poor families.