Does banning child labor really help?

Child labor can't be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities. ... read more

Just banning child labour will not enough to the country. Government or NGOs should make sure that all children to join in schools. Not only that, to get support from parents side, government also should provide employment for all who really need a job. read more

Banning child labor seems like a given for any civilized economy, and even the United States—typically wary of international obligations—has supported global campaigns to tackle this low-hanging humanitarian fruit. read more

The fall in child wages due to the ban actually led to an increase in child labor. The research found that child labor increased 12.5% over the pre-ban average, and the likelihood of a business employing a child versus employing an older person increased by 1.7 to 1.9 percentage points. read more