Child Labour in India

[Fridge]

I just watched this sad documentary on T.V

Kids working so hard, on Jewelry, saris and mining areas cutting up stone. I guess the worse part was when they had still be faced with the camera. a lot of kids were crying cos they were scared of the journalists or had been told horror stories by their employers.

Some of these kids look very settled in their lives earning a living at 8years old. I do not support child labour and believe that every child deserves a childhood and education, yet I am wondering what happens to the child when he is taken out of this situation? where does he then get his food and shelter? id there government support?

I saw a scene where the parents had no idea were the kids were and were so happy to be reunited with their children, That part looked a bit shaky, I cannot not imagine not knowing where my child is?

So what is the situation like on the inside, Is it true that there 10 million children in india who fall in the category child slavery.

I also heard that some medical students have 'houshold help' in the student dorm.. washing up their cloths and cooking etc.. in the form of little children. Is this true

I do not mean to be critical, I have never been to India and just trying to work out the emotional documentary I have just seen. I also beleive that awareness makes a difference.