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1.1 Introduction
https://www.dole.gov.ph/news/dole-provides-definition-of-child-labor-
due to family size, and availability of child work are the three main
Another concern that correlates with the issue is the significant drop in the
https://www.bworldonline.com/addressing-the-philippine-education-crisis/
several factors related to child labor that lead to poor performance. The
study showed that labor conditions, the number of weekly hours dedicated
total population of children aging 5-17 years old, about 2.8% were already
Free sa Kagawaran” which aims to mitigate cases of child labor in the city.
DepEd, DILG, and the municipal associations, 14 child workers were put
https://mirror.officialgazette.gov.ph/2012/09/25/dole-kinilala-ang-
pagadian-city-sa-suporta-sa-kampanya-tungo-sa-child-labor-free-
barangay/. Despite these efforts, over the years, working children are still
establish the root causes of child labor within to locale and provide
suggestions for dealing with said issue. This study also aims to spread
Child Labor
•Absenteeism
Ignorance of the
•Lack of concentration
consequences of child
in school
labor
Ineffective
enforcement of
Compulsory
legal provisions
Performance in class
on
1.3 Statement of the Problem
This study investigates is the impact of child labor on the academic performance
of learners.
2. What are the negative effects of child labor on one’s academic performance?
The general objective of the study is to establish the effects of child labor on the
performances.
In this regard, this study will provide findings that might be used
about the problem of child labor and will sensitize the community to the
of their children and consider programs that may help ensure their
and may help in creating an environment that cares for all children.
Children. The children will benefit from this study as its findings may
Researchers. The findings of this study will push for new paradigms which
will be useful for future researchers and may lead to a more thorough
analysis of it.
The selection of the respondents is 18 years old below and limited to only
how they see the negative effects of child labor on their academic
Child- According to the Republic Act No. 9433, otherwise known as the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, a child refers to any human
Child Labor- This is when a child does any type of work that deprives