Child labor was a problem back in the day and is still a problem today. It happens more in third world countries then it does in first world countries. Children may be hurt or even killed doing their job but most have no choice. More than 168 million children work today and more than half work in dangerous conditions that can result in death. These children are selfless and would do anything to help their families. Children are scared emotionally and wonder why they can’t be the person receiving the stuff they make after all their hard work, that pays very little. In states,”It is only half past seven o'clock in the morning. Boys of his age should be eating breakfast and getting ready for school” ( Mr.Coal,page 4, paragraph 1). These little
