Child Labour (Determinants and Consequences)

Child labour refers to children working in ways that hinder their education, health, or development. Its causes include poverty, lack of access to education, family emergencies, and cultural norms that accept children working. The consequences are serious: children miss out on schooling, suffer physical and emotional harm, and their future prospects are limited. Long-term, child labour perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality, preventing societies from thriving. Addressing it requires improving economic conditions, ensuring access to quality education, and changing attitudes towards child work.