My next post would be about the warblers and the educational implications of bird songs. I am taking a leaf from Gardner's famous book. But i have shelved this discussion on reading the news.In yesterday's newspaper, there was another report on the current government's stand on the issue of child labor.
This time the news item did not make it to the front pages.It was tucked away in the middle pages somewhere. From the report it was clear that the amendments to the child labor laws are in the offing.They are going to be enforced even though activists are apprehensive.
It's not as though the laws against child labor are very old and archaic. They had just become a reality after a long hard struggle. The present government's stance seems really strange.Their proposal is that the parents should not be jailed if found guilty of not sending their children to school.
This looks more like self preservation than anything else.After all, there aren't many primary schools, in India. Transport facilities for those going to government schools is non existent. Parents would be amazed if they are jailed under these circumstances. Chances are the major blame would be on the Government.
Many would argue that laws and their enforcement should depend on the facilities provided. That is first children should be provided with schools then labor law can be put in force.This sort of argument is self defeating. For laws clear the way for change. They are supreme catalysts which can help realise dreams.
Just like the songs of birds. You may love the warblings, the soft sounds. They will warm up your hearts. However, if you understand the reasons behind the songs, the mechanics of the process, you know that the birds have a purpose to achieve. Legislation in child labor is very similar.My wish is that the songs should be allowed to be written, to be sung and the curtains may raise on a new dawn.
This time the news item did not make it to the front pages.It was tucked away in the middle pages somewhere. From the report it was clear that the amendments to the child labor laws are in the offing.They are going to be enforced even though activists are apprehensive.
It's not as though the laws against child labor are very old and archaic. They had just become a reality after a long hard struggle. The present government's stance seems really strange.Their proposal is that the parents should not be jailed if found guilty of not sending their children to school.
This looks more like self preservation than anything else.After all, there aren't many primary schools, in India. Transport facilities for those going to government schools is non existent. Parents would be amazed if they are jailed under these circumstances. Chances are the major blame would be on the Government.
Many would argue that laws and their enforcement should depend on the facilities provided. That is first children should be provided with schools then labor law can be put in force.This sort of argument is self defeating. For laws clear the way for change. They are supreme catalysts which can help realise dreams.
Just like the songs of birds. You may love the warblings, the soft sounds. They will warm up your hearts. However, if you understand the reasons behind the songs, the mechanics of the process, you know that the birds have a purpose to achieve. Legislation in child labor is very similar.My wish is that the songs should be allowed to be written, to be sung and the curtains may raise on a new dawn.
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