This was a borderline issue and it was handled in the following way. Performance of children in the audio-visual industry was discussed at many levels in the government and in courts in various cases. read more
Acting in movies is not illegal nor considered exploitative, so it’s often not called child labour. Moreover, intense supervision is given to the child when acting. That includes permission from parents, as well as impressive on-set healthcare. read more
Child acting regulations greatly restrict the amount of time the child can be working, require tutoring in some cases, and greatly favor the security of the child while working. This is one of the exceptions that makes sense, as it isn't what the laws are designed to protect against. read more