12-Year-Old Girl Touches Many Hearts as She Sells Rags to Help Her Family
A 12-year-old girl was selling rags to motorists along D. Tuazon Street in Quezon City to help her family.
Child labor refers to the employment of children in work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful and interferes with their education. It often involves jobs that are dangerous, exploitative, or inappropriate for their age, preventing them from enjoying a normal childhood.
Not all work done by children is considered child labor. Helping with family chores or working a few hours in a safe environment while still attending school is generally acceptable. However, when children are forced to work long hours, exposed to hazardous conditions, or deprived of education and play, it becomes a serious issue.
Recently, a young girl was seen selling rags to motorists along the streets, offering three rags for P100, hoping to earn extra income for her family.
Angel, not her real name, is the fifth among nine siblings. Despite her parents discouraging her from working, she insists on helping out. Years ago, her father had an accident, making it difficult for the family to make ends meet.
Although he has since returned to work, Angel continues selling rags, believing that every little bit helps with their daily expenses.
To save money and time, she chooses to wear her school uniform while selling instead of going home to change clothes. For her, this is a practical way to balance school and earning money.
Angel’s determination shows the reality that many young children choose to work at an early age to support their families. While she remains committed to her studies, she also feels a sense of responsibility to ease her family’s struggles.
The story emphasizes the importance of supporting families in need so that children like Angel can focus on their education and enjoy their childhood without the burden of financial worries.
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The social media users expressed their reactions to the story:
many people are losing her all activities in their everyday life.