Physical and psycological impact of child labour on children

The aim behind this presentation is to To know the reasons behind child labor and how it affects physically and Psycologically on children also society, present situation of child labor in Bangladesh, measures available to stop it, and other related issues.

1. Physical And Psychological Impact Of Child Labour On Children

2. AIM To know the reasons behind child labor and how it affects physically and Psycologically on children also society, present situation of child labor in Bangladesh, measures available to stop it, and other related issues.

3. The term “Child labour ” is often defined as : “Work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.” It refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children.

4. The International Labor Organization (ILO) defines child labor as: When a child is working during early age. He overworks or gives over time to labor. He works due to the psychologically, socially, and materialistic pressure. He becomes ready to Labor on a very low pay. An international labour organization (ILO) approximation shows that approximately 180 million children in developing countries are completely embroiled in child labour , and in Pakistan specifically, ILO’s IPECS (International Program  on the Elimination of Child Labour, 2012) showed last year that 3.8 million children were laboring out of 40 million in the age group of 5-14 years.

5. Causes Of Child Labour Poverty Poverty is the primary reason for child labour is extreme poverty which forces the parents to employ their children for some extra money for daily living .

6. Causes Of Child Labour Illiteracy of parents Illiterate and ignorant parents do not understand the need for wholesome proper physical, cognitive and emotional development of their child. They are themselves uneducated and unexposed, so they don’t realize the importance of education for their children.

7. Causes Of Child Labour Guardians are hesitant to send their children to school due to the increased cost of education. Parents higher preference for earning livelihood rather than getting educated. The employers are interested in hiring children because they are cheap and obedient. Inadequate laws and lack of education provide further opportunities to society to drag children into work.

8. Types of Child Labour Child labour in agriculture . Commercial sexual exploitation of children . Child labour and armed conflict. Child labour and domestic work. Mining and quarrying. Safe work for youth. Trafficking in children .

9. Effects of Child Labour Most of the child labourers work in hazardous conditions, Such as direct contact to pesticides, chemicals, dusts and carcinogenic agents in agriculture, mining and quarrying, and manufacturing. These increase the risks of developing bronchial complaints, cancers and other form of life threatening diseases. Child labour may include operating precarious machinery as heavy lifting, repetitive tasks and poor posturethat increase the chances of musculoskeletal problems in later life. Similarly, Children involved in industries like garbage recycling and waste management work in an unprotected environment and as a consequence are exposed to many dangerous materials such as; broken glasses, sharps, rottenfood and other that can cause serious and permanent health consequences.

10. Physical impact of Child Labour Children who work also experience isolation and depression, which often prevents them from continuing to develop healthy emotions as they grow, and can lead to many physical effects. Children also suffer from malnutrition which leads to other serious health and mental conditions later in life.

11. Physical impact of Child Labour Hazardous work carried out over long hours in an unhealthy environment, in dangerous places requiring the use of dangerous tools or materials, or forcing the child to carry objects that are too heavy. Difficult tasks create a number of problems such as depression, drug dependency etc . Sometimes children are engaged with crimes because of Hazardous work. Children who labor intensely are often smaller than those who are allowed to play and grown naturally . They are also at a higher risk for illnesses such as respiratory illnesses and are exposed to harmful chemicals that can also affect their physical development

12. Psychological impact of Child Labour Child labour is a social and moral problem which damages society constantly. Poverty related health problems malnutrition, anaemia increases the risk and consequences of work related hazards and may lead to permanent disabilities and premature death. Long hours of work on a regular basis can harm the social and educational development of the children. More problematic behaviours were developed such as- aggression, misconduct, substance use, sleep deprivation, and related problems –falling asleep in school etc. The unconditional worst forms of child labour are slavery, soldiering, prostitution, drug, trafficking, may have traumatic effects, including long-term health and socioeconomic effects.

13. Psychological impact of Child Labour Children who become involved in different labor-related works have no opportunity to develop their natural psycho-social health; about 40% of child labourers are affected by abnormal psychological growth (Jordan, 2012 ). The study, conducted by Matalqa in 2004 in the streets of Jordan, showed that working children have lower levels of adaptive skill, lesser physical health and demonstrate unwanted social behaviors. Child labourers using obscene words, exhibiting high emotions with low creativity and relying on excess use of cigarettes and alcohol was also one of the conclusions reported by Dmour in 2006. Child trafficking, which comes under the worst forms of child labour , has lasting psychological effects on the victims.

14. Psychological impact of Child Labour Existing studies about the psychological effect of child labour report that victims of child labour face depression, lack of trust, hopelessness, low levels of confidence, shame and guilt, low self-esteem and anxiety, and may grow up to be adults who also pose certain risks to society. Child labour has numerous consequences but the psychological impact is the most long-term problem and needs attention on an emergency basis, especially in third-world countries where people lack awareness of it.

15. Child Labour Laws in Bangladesh The Employment of Children Act 1975 This act allowed for children aged 15 or up to work in the railway industry and in transporting gods in port jobs. The Factories Act 1965 This act prohibited children under 14 to work in or be present in factories Shops and Establishment Act 1965 This act prohibits children under the age of 12 from working in any establishment. The Children Act 2013 It focuses on different aspects of child welfare Labour Act 2006 (Bangladesh) Sets the minimum age for work to 14 years & 18 years for hazardous work.

16. What ‘We’ can do as a person to stop child labour Rising awareness about children rights, thus changing view of the society Making people aware about the benefits of education and providing free education for the orphans and poor children Running campaign against child labour Participating directly or Donating in child welfare funds that NGOs working for the rehabilitation of street children For a better future and protective society, several coordinated actions must be taken to mitigate child labour .