Đọc kỹ đề bài và xác định rõ chủ đề của bài viết cần viết về gì, ở đây là child labor

prohibitions chứ không phải là child labour nói chung.

Are you for or against child labour prohibitions?

[Mở bài: Giới thiệu chủ đề nhưng không đi sâu vào thảo luận chi tiết vấn đề]
The child labour problem has existed for many years and still receives considerable
attention nowadays. This problem affects millions of children around the world. It
deprives them of their rights to education, health, safety, and dignity. It also harms the
economy and society by reducing productivity, perpetuating poverty, and violating
human rights. Therefore, I prefer child labour bans. Thesis statement: đưa ra nội dung
chính của toàn bộ bài viết: child labor prohibitions và ở đây, người viết cũng khẳng
định luôn câu trả lời cho đề bài/ quan điểm của mình.
[Trước mỗi đoạn văn, nên có câu chuyển tiếp và thông báo cho người đọc
đoạn văn này/ phần tiếp sau có nội dung, mục đích gì. Vd: Before further discussion,
it is neccessary to define the term “child labor” to draw a boundary between what
should and should not be prohibited.] According to the ILO, “child labour” 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; and/or
interferes with their schooling by: depriving them of the opportunity to attend school;
obliging them to leave school prematurely; or requiring them to attempt to combine
school attendance with excessively long and heavy work. But Iin reality, a number
of/… children around the world are routinely might be engaged in paid and unpaid
forms of work that are not harmful to them. [Chi tiết thêm, ví dụ những việc gì, trẻ em
có lợi ích gì từ việc đó, và đi đến kết luận gì cho ý này: Không phải việc nào có trẻ em
lao động cũng cần phải cấm]
Recently, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of child labour in the
world has increased higher and higher, threatening to reverse years of progress toward
the elimination of child labour. In 2020, 63 million girls and 97 million boys were in
child labour, accounting for about 1 in 10 kids worldwide [compared to … -> Nên bổ
sung thêm so sánh để thể hiện rõ trước vào sau COVID-19 số lượng lao động trẻ em
đã thay đổi thế nào để có thể “reverse years of progress]. About 70% of these children
— 112 million — work in agriculture, mostly farming and livestock herding. 86.6
million children are engaged in child labour in sub-Saharan Africa, followed by
central and southern Asia with 26.3 million. Looking at the data, fundamentally,
child labour is a symptom of poverty;, low-income countries tend to have much higher
levels of child labour than high-income countries. So we need to have suitable
solutions to overcome this problem.
In my opinion, prohibiting child labour can partly overcome help alleviate
the current serious situation.[Sau một đoạn dài nói về vấn đề khác, cần dẫn về chủ đề
chính. Việc sử dụng các từ nhắc về chủ đề chính cũng giúp đánh dấu và chỉ đường
cho người đọc] Especially in the short-term, it helps reduce the number of child
labour. [Nên chuyển tiếp ý ở đây, chỉ cho người đọc đây là dẫn chứng đáng tin: A
research on child labour prohibition regarding 1998 Brazil law …] In history, a 1998
Brazil law proved that the child labour ban led to a significant decrease in the labour
market participation of urban boys, whose paid labour dropped by 35 percent, also
urban boys attending school increased by 10 percent. Moreover, laws prohibiting child
labour also bring many other benefits.
Firstly, the law helps protect children. Children are immature and vulnerable,
they can be easily affected by their surroundings. If the working conditions aren’t
suitable for them, they will quickly learn the bad things that make them worse and
worse. They have to work too early means that is the end of their childhood. The
children cannot grow up in a normal and carefree way, as is their right. Often they do
not go to school. Without education, the children will be less able to get well-paid
jobs. It reduces their chances to get out of poverty, and this will perpetuate itself
throughout generations, and also only reinforces the vicious circle. For example, in
Sapa town in Vietnam, many children have been pushed to sell things even in chilly
weather, they have to wander around as street vendors to compel or implore travelers
to buy their goods. If they don’t do not do it, their parents will beat them and will not
give them food. Children have been deprived of their right to go to school, study and
play. It is an exploitative, illegal act that violates children’s rights. Children must live
at their right age, be happy, naive and grow up in a good environment.
Secondly, the banning child labour law makes the promotion of helps promote
education for children. Education is vital for their long-term well-being and future
prospects. Education opens up a world of opportunities for children, providing them
with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue higher education, gain employment,
and contribute positively to the workforce. It broadens their horizons and equips them
with the tools they need to succeed in various aspects of life. Education has the
potential to break the cycle of poverty. Educated children have a greater chance of
securing stable employment and higher incomes, which can uplift their families and
communities, leading to better living standards and improved quality of life.
Education serves as a catalyst for positive change, benefiting not only the individual
child but also the entire family and community, contributing to the development of
society. Such as, in Eritrea, one of the poorest countries, the percentage of
children out of school of primary age is 48 percent. This is an alarming number
for Eritrea. The opposite is Germany, one of the most developed countries, there
is just 1% of children out of school of primary age. According to the number, we
just know that education is important to help the country become more
developed. [Cẩn thận với các kết luận]
Thirdly, banning child labour is considered an essential step toward
promoting ethical business practices. Child labour bans demonstrate a commitment to
respecting fundamental human rights, particularly the rights of children. It reflects an
ethical stance that prioritizes the well-being and development of children over
economic gains. Prohibiting child labour ensures that businesses adhere to fair labour
standards, which dictate that workers, including children, should not be subjected to
exploitative working conditions. Upholding these standards fosters a more equitable
and just workplace environment. There are many children who have to work in
harmful places, being exploited, affecting their mental and physical health but not
receiving enough salary. Such as, For example, in the USA, in February 2023, a
federal investigation found that Packers Sanitation Services Inc (PSSI), a
slaughterhouse cleaning firm, had illegally employed at least 102 children between the
ages of 13 and 17 in eight states. The children were exposed to hazardous chemicals
and equipment, and some of them suffered injuries. So ethical business practices,
including the prohibition of child labour, are indispensable. It serves as a fundamental
pillar for creating a business environment that is both socially responsible and morally
upright.
Lastly, child labour prohibitions contribute significantly to long-term
development by fostering a conducive environment for holistic growth and progress.
By preventing children from engaging in hazardous and exploitative work, child
labour prohibitions contribute to better health and well-being. Children are less
susceptible to physical injuries, health hazards, and developmental issues, leading to a
healthier and more robust workforce in the long run. In addition, child labour is often
perpetuated in impoverished communities, creating a cycle of poverty that is difficult
to break. By prohibiting child labour and promoting education, societies can empower
future generations to escape the cycle of poverty, leading to more stable and
sustainable economic development in the long term. Long-term development is
intricately connected to social stability and equity. Prohibiting child labour helps
create a more equitable society by ensuring that all children have equal opportunities
for education, personal growth, and future success, regardless of their socioeconomic
background. Children are a critical part of a country's human capital, therefore, child
labour prohibitions lay the groundwork for sustainable development by prioritizing
education, health, and well-being, thereby fostering a more prosperous, equitable, and
stable society in the long term.
However, the ban on child labour is not enough. In the case that a family is
dependent on their children’s income and has nothing else to fall on, then perhaps the
ban is not doing the children a favor. Therefore, we have to combine other policies
and consider other approaches. Primarily, we can expand social protection and support
services for vulnerable families and children. We need to provide them with adequate
income, health care, education, and other basic needs that can prevent them from
resorting to child labour. In addition, there must be free and high-quality educational
opportunities for the children so that they remain in school. And another way is
raising awareness and mobilizing action among various stakeholders, such as
governments, businesses, civil society, media and consumers. We need to inform them
about the causes and consequences of child labour and encourage them to take
responsibility and join efforts to end it.
In conclusion, the implementation of child labour bans is a critical step toward
ensuring the protection, well-being, and holistic development of children. These bans
not only serve to protect children from exploitation and hazardous working conditions
but also contribute to the long-term prosperity and sustainability of societies. By
prioritizing education, health, and social welfare, child labour bans foster a conducive
environment for the growth of skilled and knowledgeable future generations.
Moreover, they promote ethical business practices, respect for human rights, and
social responsibility, fostering a more equitable and just society. Ultimately, the
success of child labour bans depends on a comprehensive approach that involves
education, advocacy, and the implementation of effective policies and regulations to
enforce these prohibitions and create a brighter future for children worldwide.
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