Education and Child Labor. - Mar. 13, 2024.

This is my first diary post in March. Spending a comfortable time at my parents' house and traveling alone to Singapore has been a fulfilling end to my student life over these last two weeks. I plan to post about my Singapore trip soon because it was incredible and provoked many thoughts.

This morning, I had my usual online English conversation lesson, during which we discussed the regulation of child labor. Education provides significant benefits for a better and healthier life, so it's essential to protect children from hazardous environments such as construction sites and alcohol-serving establishments. While work experience can ease the transition into society, children are often employed to assist with household budgets or reduce labor costs. Under such harsh conditions, children do not gain meaningful experiences. This is why imposing restrictions on child labor is crucial.

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