Ike Factory

“This is the main reason why targeted boycotts of the products of child labor turn out to be counterproductive (at least in the short term): they focus, in a limited geographical area, only on the effects of child labor—its products—but typically fail to investigate the structural reasons for the occurrence of child labor—namely, poverty.”

Child labor is a serious problem that affects children from third-world countries all over the world. These children are exploited by multinational corporations ,for their cheap labor all over the world. People, then buy products that come at a cheaper price, from these multinational corporations.These children are often overworked and treated unfairly. People need to stop buying items from countries that endorse child labor.

Children who work in factories and sweatshops to make rugs or clothing do not receive the proper education that is necessary for them to advance their level of employment. This can lead them to a constant level of class where they do increase their profits and live uncomfortable and unfortunate lifestyles. These children are receiving very little if any education to produce items at very low wages in environments that are unenjoyable and unethical. The terrible working conditions which can consist of massive heat, large amount of infestation, or unsafe equipment can not only causes harm or illness, but can eventually lead to death. There are no children in the world who would want to work in an environment that can end their life at any given moment due to improper safety regulations. It is unfortunate that individuals who purchase the goods that these children produce such as cell phones, laptops, carpet, and clothing are unintentionally providing these children with their low wages of sub one dollar an hour. However this often occurs because of a lack of knowledge people have regarding child labor around the world. Also the endorsements that these major companies have by athletic programs at both the professional and collegiate levels such as the NBA and Washington State University reach such a large population of viewers that individuals feel it is good to buy these products. Unintentionally there are millions of supporters who buy sport jerseys and Samsung Galaxy phones who provide these companies with the money that they pay children, rather than working together to boycott them in order to damage their pockets. It is a lack of education and knowledge that several non-profit organizations are working on providing to not only the consumer but also to the children who are being affected worldwide. The

“The main cause for children doing work is poverty,” says Nadira Faulmuller in “This Company is Employing Children”. People should buy products made with child labor. Buying these products will support the many families of the working children, since the reason children are working is poverty. Not buying the products can create more problems for the children working. Even though some say that working children are robbed of their education, individuals should buy products made with the use of child labor because hard labor has the ability to motivate children to get an education.

“A soul-searching debate is now coursing through the country: Child labor is universally condemned, but is it fair to multinationals to cut and run when incidents arise of children working?” writes David Montero in his article titled “Is Doing the Right Thing Wrong?” While child labor in the United States (U.S.) is not accepted, it still runs rampant in second and third world countries, which is why children often find their way into factories. When this happens people often boycott the companies where this is found, but boycotting is not the way to go. Just boycotting companies doesn’t do anything, and can often hurt the very children people are trying to help. Then there’s the actual legal workers, boycotting a company for having child labor has negative effects on the legal workers and can often derail needed progress that these second and third world countries desperately need. People often jump to boycott

Do you really think you’ll be helping them by not buying these products instead of donating to the nearest charity? People should not halt their consumption of products just because children were the manufacturers. Many children work in factories to help support their families. As Americans, we always say to help others in need, but when we find out children are working to support the family, we believe not buying the products made is beneficial and just when in reality it hurts the child.

I don't want to ever have to witness a child doing the work of a grown adult. Child labor is not okay and isn't for many reasons. Children will miss out on their childhood and their education if they're working. It also puts lots of stress and pressure on them, overlooks them, and not all working conditions are safe for kids.

The next time when you are out on your shopping trip, chances you may have support a business that exploits children. It is very disturbing and heartbreaking to learn many children are chained to looms for 12 hours a day because families need to have their child bringing home a small amount of moneys. Child labor has always been a difficult subject to address, the topic have become much more complicated and prolific.

The most important reason why all of the human race should not boycott products produced by child labor is because of the

There are many popular products for things such as sports, footwear, or clothing, but these some of these products are manufactured by underage workers. John Cushman’s article from the New York Times stated a quote from Philip Knight, chairman of Nike.''We believe that these are practices which the conscientious, good companies will follow in the 21st century. These moves do more than just set industry standards. They reflect who we are as a company.” Because products from companies such as Nike are made by underage workers working for minimum wage under poor working conditions that endanger their health, America should boycott these goods in response to child labor.

Many people will not buy products from factories where children work because it against their moral. People don't want to buy from children they don't think the product will be safe. On page 113 in the article “This company is employing children” it states, “On a moral level, many of us still wouldn’t want to buy a product manufactured by a child, even if we knew that the work conditions were optimal, we feel that it is simply wrong that the mobile phone we are about to give to our teenage daughter was put together by another 14 year old from India.” If the company had adult workers the company would have a lot more customers.

You may be thinking to yourself: “How do I know that the product is produced by children?” Well, the products mostly made by children are: “Shoes, soap, sugar, carpets, chocolate, and clothing.” (End Slavery Now) I’m not telling you to completely stop buying these products. Instead, buy alternatives. Here is a list of products that do not condone child labor.

Should people buy products made in a child labor factory?People should not buy products made by children. They work in dangerous conditions,and in abusing area. Some people say you should buy the products because, the kids need to make a living. People should never buy products made by children.

In the United States, child labor and sweatshops are illegal, and society frowns upon any business that exploits children in the production of goods. Though most would say that they would not support a company that uses child labor to produce its goods, almost everyone has, in fact, knowingly or unknowingly, supported these businesses in one way or another. Children are involved in the production of many of the everyday goods we import from overseas, including the manufacturing of clothes, shoes, toys, and sporting equipment, the farming of cocoa, cotton, sugarcane, and bananas, and the mining of coal, diamonds, and gold (The U.S. Dept. of Labor). Often, we are blinded to this fact.

Nike's marketing team would be unwise to try to mark the kids that have little buying powers as their target group. In selling its products, it is inevitable that Nike would want to market their products to widest audience possible. It is therefore possible that these youth would perceive the image of the products and would like to posses them (and so do other well-being youth and adults). Part of the reason Nike became the focal point of criticism of various kinds especially in regarding treatment to children is probably its use of child-labor in their China manufacturing