child labour

Child Labour Judit Liyara (B.Ed. English) Avila college of Education EdaKochi Abstract Child labour is a social evil prevailing in our society. There is an old saying that goes ‘The child is the father of man’. It simply translates that childhood is the formative period when a man’s character is shaped, traits are built and values inculcated. Quality of life at this stage assumes great importance in the light that today’s children are tomorrow’s adults and would soon be key players in the future society. Deprivation takes the form of lack of quality time with family, absence of personalized love and a sympathetic ear in the efficient countries.   Introduction Child labour is integrated part of labour force, especially in poor countries. These children are the most deprived of population forced to enter labour market at a tender age to earn something to contribute to family work, sacrificing personal development. P...