Child Labour Satire

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Children are the hope and future of a nation. Yet, there are millions deprived children who have never known a normal, carefree childhood. Child labor is a serious problem in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. While in a lot of countries it is a crime that still doesn't lower the percentage of child labor. It's a highly morally dubious act which can be go as far as inhumane.
To begin with, child labor is a despicable act of exploitation in conditions that there little to no choice in order not to starve. There is no social security for children belonging to the poor and weaker sections of the society. They are subject to various types of abuse and exploitation. They are forced to work in abominable work conditions

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