10. "The child is the father of
man."
This famous line quoted by William Wordsworth refers to
the importance of the child for the development of
society as well as for the all-round development of the
human race.
11. Childhood
is the time
To Garner The Best Physical.
Intellectual and emotional capacity to
fulfil this duty towards the nation and to
one's own self.
12. However, this simple rule of nature has been crippled by the ever
growing menace of child labour.
13. If one conceives the idea of
child labour
It brings before the eyes the picture of exploitation of little
Physically tender
Illiterate and
Under-nourished children
Working in hazardous and unhealthy
conditions.
14. 250 at least
120
million
of these children work on a full-time basis
15. Children work because their
survival and that of their
families depend on it
and in some cases, because
unscrupulous adults take
advantage of their
vulnerability.
16. Child labour is also due to
Weaknesses in education systems
and
Is deeply rooted in cultural and social
attitudes and traditions.
17. The problem is further
compounded by the fact
that child labour
remains hidden from
public view, making the
problem seem less of a
priority.
