A period of transition A period of transition Children have been working in Asia for centuries. In former times, there was no such thing as children having 'rights'.
Parents still see nothing wrong in sending their children to work.
It is not that they are uncaring or unaware of the dangers of the cities. Rather it can be explained by the generally accepted value that all must work to help the family. Now, in rural and urban communities, there is a desire for consumer goods and working children apply their strength and endurance towards this end. Many children decide for themselves to enter the workforce. Others are sent by parents, tricked or forced by agents.