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... There have been many factors that have contributed to the rise of this problem. ... Whatever the reason, child labor is a problem in nearly every country on earth, and a problem that should be addressed far more frequently. It has been estimated that there are currently “250 million children” working in developing countries around the world (“Child Labor” 1). ... Child labor is wrong and harmful, not only to the child, but to that child’s health, its country’s economy and the well being of the forthcoming generations.
Many laws have been passed in an attempt to stop child labor from going on. The United Nations has lobbied to work toward correcting this problem. ... It can be said that steps have been taken to end child labor in sweatshops and labor rights advocates say that conditions have gotten better; but studies still show that child labor is a growing problem (Greenhouse 1). ...
It has always been a fairly accepted custom that the child helps the parent with whatever they can. ...
In nearly every country children are subject to some form of child labor. ... The word of a child should not be enough to convince an employer to break a law. For example, in the United States, the fair labor standards act clearly states in its child labor laws that “prior to hiring employer [s] must obtain and keep a copy of proof of age” (Tennessee Department of Labor). ... In the case of this girl, Shamshad, her family sold her labor for a $25 loan in order to buy medicine to stop her seizures.
Approximate Word count = 1226
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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