Child Labor. What is child labor? "Child labor" is work for children under age 18 that in some way harms or exploits them (physically, mentally, morally,

Child Labor

Child Labor

What is child labor? "Child labor" is work for children under age

18 that in some way harms or exploits them (physically, mentally, morally, or by blocking children from education).

Why is cause of child labor? The primary cause of child labor is parental

poverty

Child Labor

In 2000, the ILO estimates, "246 million child workers aged 5 and 17 were involved in child labor, of which 171 million were involved in work that by its nature is hazardous to their safety, physical or mental health, and moral development.

Child Labor

Child labor accounts for32% of the workforce in Africa22% in Asia17% in Latin America1% in US, Canada, Europe and other wealthy

nations

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Child labor can be reduced by

economic development that raised family incomes and living standards

widespread, affordable, required and relevant education

enforcement of anti-child labor laws (along with compulsory education laws)

changes in public attitudes toward children that elevated the importance of education