1. Overview: Child labor is the practice of employing children under a certain age as determined by law. Although this practice is despised by many individuals, cultures, and countries, child labor is still very common in some places. Child labor occurs in factories and sweatshops and also in more informal settings: the streets, the fields, and in homes.
Child Labor
Group’s final opinion: With over 218 million children involved in child labor around the world, something has to be done to stop the practice. We need to draw attention to this global issue and stop the appalling practice of employing child workers.
One positive aspect of child labor is that sometimes the work experience can be positive for the children and beneficial to the families.
One negative aspect is the fact that most of the time child labor is exploitative. Children work in unbearable conditions for long hours.
Why doesn’t anyone stop the exploitation of children? How can we allow children to pick cotton in Egypt for $0.81 per day while they are exposed to incredibly harmful pesticides?
Quote: “Of nearly 218 million children engaged in child labor around the world, the majority are working in agriculture. Their work is grueling and harsh, violating their rights to health, education, and protection from work that is hazardous or exploitative.”