How Education Influences Child Labour

Akash Vinod, School of Law Christ (Deemed to be University), Central Campus, Bangalore

ABSTRACT

In India, education has a significant influence on child labor. Lack of education and poverty are two of the major factors contributing to child labor in the country. Education helps children and their parents understand the negative consequences of child labor. It can make them aware of the importance of education, and the long-term benefits it offers in terms of better job opportunities and higher wages. Education empowers children to make informed decisions about their lives. It enables them to pursue their interests and develop their skills, which can help them achieve their full potential and become productive members of society. Education helps in the implementation of laws and policies related to child labor. It provides children with the knowledge and skills needed to fight for their rights and demand a better future. Education can break the cycle of poverty that often leads to child labor. It provides children with the skills and knowledge they need to escape poverty and build a better future for themselves and their families. Education helps in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty, which can indirectly reduce child labor in the long term. As more people become educated and earn higher wages, they are less likely to rely on child labor to make ends meet.