The Pros And Cons Of Child Labor

Child labor is a pervasive problem throughout the global economy, especially in the markets of developing countries. With over 90% of the total child labor market employed in the rural areas of India and Africa, largely due to lack of enforcement. It is argued that something has to be done. Although the majority of people are ethically appalled by child labor, and against the exploitation of children. Is the worldwide eradication of the worst forms of child labor really a feasible alternative? To answer this question people have to take into account a variety of factors involving both the economic and social costs, as well as have a firm understanding of the situations people are faced with in these underdeveloped countries. Firstly, we have

In fact, it will create more hardships for kids and their families. Families will have to look elsewhere for income, perhaps sending their kids to work in gangs, prostitution, human trafficking or more harmful illicit activities. In the documentary A Kind Of Childhood directed by Catherine Masud and Tareque Masud in 2002 showed footage of a young Bangladesh boy call Idris and a few other kids that called themselves “Singing Children.” The film showed the complexities of urban life and the choices children must make for survival. In the film, Idris parents separated when he was eight years old because of his father disabilities that prevented him from working. At that tender age he was left to fend for himself and also support half brother and his father who is deemed “an invalid.” He lost his first job at the age of nine while working in a clothing factory. This came after the US Congress moved to protect children’s right by banning imports of garments produced by children. He and thousands of other children was forced on to the streets. He struggled to stay in school while dealing with the harsh realities of having to work to take care of himself, his father and younger brother. Idris had no other alternative. No one to turn to, because everyone around him was looking for the say thing, a way to