PUBLIC PERCEPTION TOWARDS CHILD LABOUR, SOCIAL WELL BEING OF UNDERAGED CHILDREN, EDO STATE

This study investigates how the general public views child labour and how it affects the social welfare of young children in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. Child labour still affects children's rights and social development, making it a serious problem. This study employs qualitative research method, such as questionnaires to examine community attitudes and perceptions regarding child labour practices and their impact on children's overall welfare. The community is quite concerned about child labour, as the results indicate that it negatively impacts children's physical, mental, and academic health.
Child labor practices are perpetuated in part by cultural norms, poverty, and limited educational opportunities. In order to prevent child labor and advance the social welfare of young children, the study emphasizes the critical necessity for government action as well as community-based programs. To effectively address this widespread issue, recommendations include putting comprehensive policies into place, improving access to education, and increasing public awareness.