CHILD LABOUR - A CURSE
Children are always considered close to God. They are considered as bringer of happiness, joy and hope, no matter where they go. The future of the nation depends on the children as they are undoubtedly the stepping stone in shaping the future of any nation. If a nation treats its children properly and provides them with the basic facilities then it would get reflected in the future performance of the nation. The moral duty of the nation is to ensure that the childhood of every child is protected. Causes of child labour Poverty, illiteracy of parents, social and economic circumstances of the family are the main causes of child labour. Lack of awareness related to the harmful effects of child labour and lack of access to basic and quality education, cultural values of the family and the surroundings of the society in which one is living, also increase the rate of child labour. High rates of unemployment and under-employment also play a vital role in child labour. Children who...