There is not just one reason for why children find themselves in child labor. In many cases, the work demands so much time and energy that it becomes impossible for children to enter, persist and succeed at school. In other instances, children work because they lack access to quality, free schools. In other times, decisions about children’s education can be influenced by family perceptions. Girls often have the double burden of doing unpaid work — household chores and family care, which prevent many from attending school full time.
