Child Labor In Latin America Essay

The child market boomed in the early 1900’s and has been continuing to succeed and flourish to this day. In the 19th century, child workers were a major attribute to production; children helped do farm work, as well as factory work. It was not until the 20th century that child labor laws in America were enforced; ultimately, prohibiting children for working. Once children were no longer considered workers, they were considered consumers. In the 20th century, retailers realized that they could earn a substantial amount of money, by targeting children. For example, In Germany, toy production in had dramatically increased within 15 years and they were deemed the largest producers of children toys.
In the Latin America, children were robbed of their childhood, in order to help provide for their families. Poverty has been an issue in Latin America for many decades, and has forced children into working to help their families. It was also considered a cultural …show more content…
Many of the children lack access to a high quality education, which is essential for them to qualify and be considered a competitor in the modernized and globalized economy. Due to children lacking in education, many companies are unable to hire them or offer them well-paying jobs because they do not fulfill the jobs necessary criteria. It has been an estimation of nearly 45% of the jobs requiring a college degree in Latin America. On the opposing side, it is a norm that children first attend school when they are five. Children spend up to eight hours in class and attend for at least thirteen years. School is not optional, it is essential in America. Majority of the jobs in America require people to obtain either a high school diploma or a GED (general education degree). Children in America spend an immense amount of their time in school, and participating in recreational