Chapter
Debunking Misconceptions About Child Labor
01:48 - 05:44 (03:55)
Child labor is an issue that affects many children around the world, not just a few who have part-time jobs. The focus shouldn't be on improving the working conditions of child laborers, but rather on ending child labor altogether.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the minimum wage over the years, starting from their own experiences of starting wages in their first jobs.
01:48 - 02:33 (00:44)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the minimum wage over the years, starting from their own experiences of starting wages in their first jobs.
ChapterDebunking Misconceptions About Child Labor
EpisodeChild Labor: Not Funny
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker talks about their experience making money at 13, only working on weekends and making less than $50 per week.
02:33 - 03:07 (00:33)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience making money at 13, only working on weekends and making less than $50 per week. They admit to spending it on Archie Comics, which were cheap at the time.
ChapterDebunking Misconceptions About Child Labor
EpisodeChild Labor: Not Funny
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor and the importance of not allowing children to work in dangerous conditions for little to no pay.
03:07 - 05:44 (02:36)
Summary
This episode discusses the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor and the importance of not allowing children to work in dangerous conditions for little to no pay. It emphasizes the difference between regular first jobs and actual child labor, and the need to end the latter.