Child Labor and Health: Issues, Attitude, Behaviors, and Causes

Abstract

Child labour is a major issue, especially in developing nations. According to statistics, approximately 90% of child labour occurrences occur in Africa and Asia. The main factor causing children to engage in child labour is clearly poverty. These kids frequently labour to support their families financially and play a big part in keeping their homes afloat. However, they frequently work for cheap pay and receive pitiful salaries. They are forced to forego their schooling since they are starting to work so early. Additionally, these kids suffer from serious exploitation and are frequently made to work for excessively limited pay. These children's general development is hampered by the exceedingly hazardous and risky working circumstances they undergo. They are compelled to labour in unfriendly conditions with little consideration for their social, physical, or mental health. Many youngsters live completely isolated from any kind of social assistance and may experience abuse and violence. Using qualitative research approaches including text analysis and library research, this study tries to investigate ways to end child labour without endangering children's futures and compromising their life.