Protect Our Children

Today, we should think on protecting the children, the kids, not because of their young age but because they have the right to be protected and not abused. I know that this issue is a sensitive one since some users here already have kids. But, this is a social issue that should be talked about and not set aside.

Numbers of crimes are increasing. And what's more disturbing is that the involvement of minors or children is now happening. Some are the culprits, but most of the time they are the victims. There are also some situations where children should not be involved. They should focus on playing, studying, and enjoying their childhood instead of being forced on doing the things their age should not be doing. Here are the list of some crimes and situations that put the children at risk and in danger, and some was totally victims.

1. Child Labor

This is way too normal to some countries specially those with higher percentage of poverty. How can it be considered as child labor? It is considered as one if a child was forced to work at the age of 18 below. There are 2.1 million child laborers in the country (Philippines). Isn't it disturbing?

2. Child Trafficking

What is child trafficking? It is illegally trafficking children in big cities or neighboring countries to be forced to become domestic helpers and some are being traded in prostitutions or trained to become entertainers. At a very young age, being a victim of exploitative labor operations. This is really unbelievable but it happens in Mindanao which is the child trafficking hotspot because of the armed conflict that has been happening in the area. It has an estimated number of 60,000 to 100,000 children in the Philippines of children involved in prostitution rings.

3. Victims of Crimes

Since children of a young age are still vulnerable and weak, they are usually the victims of crimes such as rape and murders. This is disgusting. This is a work of devil. The news about crimes involving children were already circulating online and through broadcast medias.

We should protect our children, not because they are the future generation but they have the right to be protected. They were young and innocent. They should not be experiencing the cruelty of the world.

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