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Despite the official ban on child labour in Lagos, many children still toil at construction sites and engage in other perilous jobs in the shadows of the city’s dangerous streets just to support their families. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE, in this report, explores their daily fight for survival—heartbreaking stories of sacrifice and resilience amid harsh realities Every day, a disturbing reality plays out in Lagos, a city where children aged between five and 17 are legally barred from working at construction sites. As the morning sun streaks across the sky, the city’s skyline becomes dotted with the small, stooped figures of young labourers who navigate the hazards of construction sites every day, despite the protective legislation in place. They are also found in shadowy streets and bustling markets. Often no older than twelve, these children are not working out of choice but out of sheer necessity. For them, the daily grind is not an act of rebellion bu...

With children recording more screen time, there needs to be stronger public education on online usage and behaviour That the younger generation has become increasingly addicted to social media and the internet is nothing new. But it does prompt deeper reflection when the problem continues to worsen, as shown in the latest citywide health check on Hong Kong students. More concerted efforts are needed to curb the trend or more negative social and health consequences will occur. With more than 60 per cent of the children using their online gadgets for entertainment for two hours or more on a typical school day, the situation is worrying. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The figure among secondary school students was even higher at 80 per cent compared with 43...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Is it appropriate for children younger than 14 to use social media platforms? Those who back House Bill 301 argue they shouldn't. The legislation was introduced at the beginning of this month. Should the bill pass, it would become illegal for kids younger than 14 to maintain social media profiles on any platform. Additionally, teenagers aged between 14 and 15 years old would be required to use platforms with parental oversight enabled. The representative from Forsyth County, Zenger, who is the main sponsor of the bill, states that the purpose of this legislation is to assist parents in safeguarding their children from the negative impacts of social media and the potentially addictive behavior associated with constant scrolling, particularly affecting young, developing minds. North Carolina is adding itself to the increasing number of states attempting to control teen usage of social media. Raesheaen Bittle from High Point stated that she ...

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