(Picture is from Children's Bureau Centennial)
Child Labor is a serious topic discussed by countries all over the world. Child Labor is the use of children; replacing the jobs of many people, that are old enough to work.
Causes for Child Labor
- Not enough adults working
- Children want to earn money
- Their family didn't have enough money to afford to care for them
(Video credited to The National Labor Committee)
effect
- Children are forced to work 14 hours a day in factories
- Children are working in poor working conditions
- Children aren't getting an education
- Violates the law
- Labor brings threats that are physical and mental
Dangers
- Working in coal mines without necessary equipment
- Children working in coal mines can consume hazardous fumes
Places where child Labor occurs
- Gold in Colombia
- Charcoal in Brazil and El Salvador
- Chrome in Zimbabwe
- Diamonds in Cote d’Ivoire
- Emeralds in Colombia
- Coal in Mongolia
Credits:
Created with images by Children's Bureau Centennial - "LC-DIG-nclc-01823 Mixed Gender Child Labor 1910" • PublicDomainArchive - "child labor historic people"