tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16244874.post115449528674863972..comments2023-10-29T05:36:00.010-07:00Comments on Urban Urchin: Child Labour & IndiaShinu Mathewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16221292281555891671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16244874.post-1154581927896285302006-08-02T22:12:00.000-07:002006-08-02T22:12:00.000-07:00Amit,Who said that if they don't work, they turn t...Amit,<BR/>Who said that if they don't work, they turn to anti-social activities? It's not always true. Those who push these innocent kids to such crimes are the culprits. Imagine a father telling his little one to get some money in the evening or else he won't get any food, he is forced to do ANYTHING. that's where our State Machinery has to chip in. Those who are freed from the clutches of Child Labours, must be send to school and steps must be taken to make sure they don't drop out and turn to other activities.<BR/>And the Caterpillar breaking the cocoon, they wait till they are ready to fly out. No one forces it to break it at a young age and wilt under the hot sun.Shinu Mathewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221292281555891671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16244874.post-1154539609828158122006-08-02T10:26:00.000-07:002006-08-02T10:26:00.000-07:00Shinu, while I agree that a child's childhood shou...Shinu, while I agree that a child's childhood should not be robbed; there are several other grave concerns.<BR/><BR/>Abolishing child labor is a grand idea, but we need to think of the aftermath. I would rather have a child slog in a hotel, than indulge in anti social activities. I would rather have a child carry more weight than he can carry, than indulge in pickpocketing and other vices. If they are making a honest living, let them do so.<BR/><BR/>Most of us have never skipped a meal in our life, and do not know the pangs of hunger. We do not know what the uncertainty of the next meal tastes like. We do not know what it feels to be poor.<BR/><BR/>I really do not feel that abolishing child labor is a good idea. This will have an adverse effect on society. We need to ensure that these kids are paid their due. We need to take care that their working conditions are human. We need to give them education. <BR/><BR/>Let the caterpillar break the cocoon on its own. That will give its wings the strength to fly. Do not rob them of this opportunity...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com