Big city people are vociferous against child labour, yet
unusually blind to it. When I bring you a glass of tea on the roadside, wipe
the tables and clean the utensils, how come I miss your vision without fail?
Years ago, Mohan, our gardener, had kidnapped me from my
home on the hills. Grandpa trusted him with not only the garden but also my
safety, because I would be running around the garden. My parents used to work
in the tea gardens – they returned at the fag end of the day.
Mohan took advantage of their absence and your age, Grandpa.
On a day when clouds descended in a gentle mist, he slipped out with me on his
shoulders... away from you, my family, my roots!!
I am here, Grandpa. Send Papa, please. Tell him to punish all Mohans who rob kids of their childhood. I don’t want to be “Chhotu”..
I am your naughty little brat!!
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Child labour is rising at an alarming rate, friends. Its
time we join hands against it. __
14 comments:
Nice thought.
very thoughtful post Anu
I cannot tolerate child labor. We don’t visit a few Indian restaurants here where the owners let their elementary school children bus the tables, and that too after 8 pm. Worst in Pakistan.
@Piphi/Prateek,
Thanks a lot. Welcome aboard.
@Ashok,
I am quite amazed at your promptness.
@SG,
If only we could all unite and take a step like that!!
There is a social side to this: I once asked a small girl in a roadside dhaba her age, and she promptly replied that she was 18. She could not have been more than 10 you know, but she was taught to say 18 so that she could work as per law.
First time here.Very nice post Anupama..:-)Keep posting..:-)
Hm.. Child labor. Shame that we see it around us all the time and never cares about it.
thoughtful post on child labor
@Homemaker,
Thanks and Welcome here!
@Harish,
That is what bothers me most. We know its wrong, yet we do not take a stand.
@SM,
Thanks. Its a crucial issue.
Thoughtful and well put up... I read a couple of posts on your blog and believe me, I quite like the way you put your thoughts. Cheers to that.
Also, on another note, Thank you so much for dropping by my blog and leaving the sweet compliment... Feels great to be appreciated, No? ;)
Love,
Kavita.
P.S. Stay in Touch.
Beautiful written. A very elegant and intriguing narrative. You brought out a wonderful message so exquisitely. It was very touching and soul-stirring. All the very best for the competition.
@Kavita,
Cheers!!
Indeed, what could be better?
@Raj,
Thanks, thanks, thanks... what more can I say?
Wow, beautifully put together. Thoughtful write
beautifully written...and brings home the point from a point of one family one child..yet this is so relevant and happening all the time!!
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Finally took up your tag here, Anu:
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