Child Labor Definition

What is child labor? Child labor hurts and exploits kids. Child labor is...

• Work done by kids full-time under the age of 15.
• Work that prevents kids from attending school, such as unlimited or unrestricted domestic work.
• Work that is dangerous for kids and that is hazardous to their physical, mental or emotional health.

What isn't child labor? Sometimes kids do work that, while it might not be all that fun, isn't bad for them. Child labor is not...

• Light work or chores done after school.
• Apprenticeship or internship opportunities
• Helping out the family farm or business, if it doesn't interfere with educational opportunities.

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