Why Is Child Labor Illegal

Child labor is often confused as work being done by a child. This isn't always the case, child labor can be defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential dignity, and harmful to their physical/mental development. Around the world countries consider whether or not child labor should be legal or illegal. Currently, areas around the world have limits on child labor that include amount of hours a week a child is allowed to work, age allowed to work, and the type of job a child can pursue. Other parts of the world has no limitations on child labor including: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Somalia. Child labor should be illegal until a certain age to prevent children from dangerous situations in the workplace, to sustain good health and well being, and to have a childhood and future potential.
Millions of kids around the world are involved in work that is unacceptable for children their age, including the sale and trafficking of children. Some main examples of the dangers of child labor include child slavery, child prostitution, and child soldiers. 215 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 currently work under conditions that are considered illegal, hazardous, or extremely exploitative. Underage children work at all sorts of jobs around the world, usually because they and their families are
Without a childhood children are deprived of social skills and needed education. At a very young age children start learning social skills such as developing friendships, community involvement, and cooperation with others. Children also need physical activities in order to develop gross motor skills like running, jumping, and throwing. By doing this it will allow a child to develop strength and endurance to function as a normal adult. As a result they will become more productive in the workforce and self-sufficient as an