Child labor is an inhumane problem that is in effect all over the world. Most feel that undeveloped countries are the only origin for child labor, but this is not the case. It is found that here in America we have under aged children working under the table. As many assume the two reasons for child labor is low pay and the ability to manipulate these children easy. They are young and naive and in most cases will not stand up to an adult with authority and someone whom they fear. According to http://www.compassion.com/child-advocacy/find-your-voice/quick-facts/child-labor-quick-facts.htm, it was said that one in six children ages 5-14 years of age are forced to work in developing countries. In the poorest countries that deal with chronic poverty on a larger scale, 30% of children work dangerous, unhealthy jobs for little pay. A staggering 126 million children on a global level are put to work in unsafe conditions and typically are beaten or molested by the people who supervise them.
This brings about issues such as the right for a child to have education. If they are working all day, it limits their access to proper education. All children have human rights and being sexually molested is damaging mentally and physically. They have a right to their own identity and when they are being controlled, they lose that. Children can get hurt or even die in the rough conditions that they are put in.
The government should be more strict and follow set laws to prevent this. Make an example out of those who are caught. UNICEF is doing their best to make changes and by supporting this organization we may be able to intervene
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