WHY THIS CHILD CLUB?

Why a CHILD issue? - When the Children smile the nation shine, for a stronger nation we need to teach the children, childhood is the time to learn- a time to grow; we know all these things. Still the children are seen being exploited physically, mentally; they are seen washing plates-table in hotels, they are seen collecting polythene-iron pieces from the untidy garbage yards; they are also seen working in hazardous conditions. Whenever there is a necessity of pulling a crowd in a meeting- a rally- election procession or want cheap labors we search for children. It is a pity that they are not spared off human trafficking and flesh trades. Child prostitution in India has a greater demand for foreign tourists. They are sent to nearby states as cheap labor but return home sick, disabled and sometimes dead too. Despite of compulsory education and other numerous schemes a large share of children is deprived of education. How can we expect a stronger and developed nation with these miserable situations of children? A state, which cannot provide its children rights- to live, to grow, to nourishment, to learn is not a welfare state; nor its citizens cultured-civilized. Of course it is a good sign that concern for the children in the international level is rising. Hence it is right time for us to think about their welfare and their rights. Neglected childhood is not an isolated issue; it is a socio- economic problem.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

CHILDREN should not be used for POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

Child labors are economic and easily available for work. The political parties too find children very easy to collect and increase the crowd. Everywhere we find children and their time misused. May it be a meeting, a rally we use them, rather say exploit them. What is the use of keeping the children wait in any elder people's meeting for hours for the sake of some prizes. What is the point in queing them in a rally for various issues, even for elderly issues. Most of the time they are used to hold the flags or do small volunter works. what a pity to see them waiting in hor sun or rain for the minster or political leaders ? We should give respect to the children and their time. The precious time of children should be used in a productive way.
We had raised this issue in last election too. The order of the court is a positive sign towards that. May we enforce the law and stop abbusing children.
The above news clip is from the editorial page of Indian Express 20th Sept '11

AHSASH on child labor