The Magnitude of Child Labour: Causes and Consequences

Abstract

A child is said to be the most beautiful creation of god.  But not all children lead a happy life except those lucky ones who receive proper care and affection from their parents. From time immemorial child labour has existed all over the world with varying degree and magnitude. Child labour is not uniform all over the world. Its status is not the same everywhere in the employment of children. The child cannot develop into a full-blown human being unless constructive and congenial environment is assured for his / her development. He / she is to be provide planned care and adequate socialization opportunities in order to enable him / her to attain human status.