4. Eliminating Child Labor

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Chil d abor

Question 2

It shall be the policy of the State to protect and rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect or will affect their survival and normal development and over which they have no control.

Answer 2

RA 7610 Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act

Question 3

An Act Prohibiting the Employment of Children Below Fifteen (15) Years of Age in Public and Private Undertaking

Answer 3

RA 7658

Question 4

Declares it illegal to hire babysitter or cook, household helper or domestic helper who is under 15 years of age.

Answer 4

Kasambahay law of 2013

Question 5

On the 2013, World Day against Child Labor, _______ called for policy reforms to ensure the elimination of child labor in domestic work and the provision of decent work conditions if they are working, it also called for action to build the worldwide movement against child labor.

Answer 5

ILO or International Labor Organization

Question 6

View or belief that children must pay debts and support family.

Answer 6

Traditional distorted beliefs

Question 7

The use of ______ as an approach seeks to ensure that a single product or product type is free from child labor.

Answer 7

label

Question 8

True or False
1. About 70% are unprotected from hazardous environment that put their health and life at risk which include long exposure to deadly chemicals and physical dangers.
2. The law exists but it not strictly implemented.
3. Parents are not liable for Child labor.
4. By codes of conduct and supplier guidelines, business sends two clear signals: (1) to all partners that it is hardnosed, resolute and uncompromising with the issue of child labor and (2) companies are tilling consumers that products/services are 100% child labor-free.
5. A number of products now carry a label indicating to consumers that the product was manufactured under fair and equitable conditions and without the use of child labor.

Answer 8

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T

Question 9

Some Reasons Why Children Work

Answer 9

1. Poverty
2. Traditional Distorted beliefs
3. convenience on the part of the employer

Question 10

Evil consequences of Child Labor

Answer 10

(1) Physical deterioration
(2) Mental wasting
(3) low aspiration
(4) moral decay