Menace of child labor.

Child labor is widely increasing in our society, which humanitarian organizations deem as a crime. The champions of humanity condemn this practice where minors are employed to work for their livelihood. Child labor is a curse. These children deserve the care of their parents at an early age to seek quality education. Depriving these children of their fundamental rights is not even tolerable under the constitution of the country.

In some countries, this practice is completely forbidden; however, it has become an international matter in most states as it is ruining the future of children extensively. UNICEF has issued a similar report regarding child labor, stating that around 156 million children, aged 5 to 15 years, are working as child laborers worldwide.

Child labor is a big offense. It is followed in many countries as tertiary work. Small companies use these children as an easy and viable source of earning a profit. And other marketers, like industries, mines, factories, etc., are using child labor at a high level to get more work at low labor costs. Poor children are more inclined to be involved in child labor as they are overpowered...

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