Is Child Labor really so bad?
Child Labor info
250 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are working
Over 95% of child labor is in developing countries
U.S min. wage is $5.15 while Honduras has min. wage at $2.48
Asia has over 50% of child laborers
1/3 of children in Africa work
15-20% of children work in Latin America
Children aren't allowed to leave until they meet production quotas
Some children work up to 23 hours a day
Places like Wal Mart, Gap, and Disney employ children in developing countries