WEEK 7: thinking globally

11/21/2017

Child Labor

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From my slideshow, you have seen how many children cannot enjoy their childhood because they are forced into child labor. Let me share with you the causes of child labor and possible solutions to this big problem.

Some of the causes of child labor are (i) poverty; (ii) huge demand for unskilled workers such as children; (iii) early marriage; and (iv) cost of education. Most children who are victims of child labor are poor. They have to work so that they can earn to support their family in buying basic needs such as food. Another cause of child labor is the demand for unskilled workers such as in construction sites, factories, and serving food at restaurants. Children working in these places are paid less but good enough to help in the income of the family. Another cause of child labor is early marriage. Early marriage is common in most countries and religions. Early marriage makes the child go into child labor and work to support his or her family. Another cause of child labor is the cost of education. Most schools are expensive and many poor families can’t afford to send their children to schools. The parents will choose their children to work rather than go to school so that they can eat.

What do you think are the solutions to this big global problem? First possible solution is by providing free education to children. With this, poor parents can take this chance to send their children to school. If many children are in school, then, the use of child labor will decrease. Another possible solution is awareness to parents that sending their children to work is harmful to their children's future and is not legal. Creating a demand for skilled and trained workers will also disqualify children from working. Thus, it will reduce child labor.

There may be more solutions that you can think of. I will be happy to hear your suggestions.

Source of Information:
https://www.importantindia.com/25558/child-labour-meaning-causes-effects-solution/
http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/child-labour/lang--en/index.htm

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Asha

11/28/2017 06:05:41 am

Hi Vince,
I read your post about child labor and I thought it was really good, although I wasn't able to watch your video. I liked how you stated the causes of child labor, and left people to think about a solution. I also did my post on child labor here it is if you want to check it out: http://ampat.edublogs.org/2017/11/27/week-7-thinking-globally/

Great Job,
Asha

Noah link

11/28/2017 12:47:57 pm

Hello Vince,
I really like your blog and slide show. It was really cool to learn all those facts about child labor, but also really sad to learn that was going on. I also did not know that you could post a slide show to you tube. It was really cool to also find someone who uses slide shows in their posts, that was outside of my class. Thanks!

Idyl

11/29/2017 01:43:00 am

Dear Vince,
It is true that child labor has been a issue worldwide. I really liked your slideshow and it is breath taking the number of children that have to be forced to work!
If we want to solve this issue, countries will have to apply a law as to forbid child labor.
I will be using your post for this week 8 activity.
Here is the link: http://21idylf.edublogs.org/2017/11/29/sbc8-visiting-other-blog-posts/
Sincerely,
Idyl

Vanessa

11/29/2017 12:43:20 pm

Hi Vince,
My name is Vanessa and I really like your blog! It is crazy to think that there is child labor in so many places around the world. I also did child labor too. come check my blog out: http://vjada92d.edublogs.org/

Brooke link

11/29/2017 12:58:51 pm

Hey Vince!
Great job on your blog! Even though I could not see your video, your post was very inspiring. I did not know that Early Marriage was associated with child labor. Child labor is a very important topic, and there is no question that it should not be a problem in the first place. Good job!
-Brooke

Natalie

11/29/2017 07:35:51 pm

Dear Vince, I think it is absolutely terrible that people are being forced to work marry etc.- Natalie

Tyler link

11/30/2017 10:46:55 am

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