Helping children as they grow up

The pandemic situation may cause to provoke a section of thejuveniles tobe involved inunwanted activities, a newspaper report fears. While most people are living under restricted conditions, some young boys are engaging in indecent and unsocial activities that may even lead them to commit crimes. A recommendation has come to control them right now.

Normally, children face challenges during the transitions to adolescence and adulthood.During the Covid-19, they are facing a crisis since there is a deadlock regarding their education. Many of them who are engaged in child labour have practically nothing to do. Child labour itself is a tricky issue since it's bad for their growth but at the same time some families may suffer if they don't earn.

Therefore, special programmes need to be taken for development of the children through education, training and imparting skills so that they are engaged in the learning process and can make themselves ready for the future.

Mamun Hossain

Dhaka College, Dhaka

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