Child labour is still a reality in some countries. What is it like?

There’s a loose definition of child labour. It exists today even in developed countries. It might not be slavery but when children start to become aware of their surroundings; it’s important for adults to demonstrate some form of independence and that they can’t cater to the child’s every desire. This is done by ensuring that the child pitches in to help the family function. It might be a small simple ask like drying the dishes or setting the table, or it could be fetching items off the supermarket shelf to put into the trolley, but it’s still a task that needs doing and it’ll save the family some time. Some families actively seek out paid work for their children to support the family unit. Children learn responsibility but they might not have any control over their earnings. It might be on a farm harvesting crops or tending to the animals. Their small size makes them easier to enter dangerous places that adults can’t access, but these jobs would also make them vulnerable. The time spent in employment may also prevent from receiving a good education or socialising with their peers.