In the mess that i have dinner daily, there is a boy of around 12. He has quick black eyes and he wipes the place after i finish having my food. He is a hard-worker and sees that there is nothing the owner has to complain him about.
Any child of that age if lucky enough to have a good family to support him, would probably be studying 7th class. He would be playing street cricket during holidays or watching TV on Sundays. Whatever he would do, he definetely wouldn't be cleaning after me. He wouldn't wake up not knowing what day it is and feeling what difference it makes in his life.
What a waste of childhood and of a probably great citizen. The irony of the situation is that he cant be brought out of it. It is not bonded labour and his parents would plead not to let the authorities know. Even if he is rehabilitated, some other child would take his place - The lure of money and one less mouth to feed.
Is there a way out? If there is one, show me. If there is not, help me find one. For i need to answer those eyes of his.
1 comment:
Truly !!! There is nothin really that can be done except for feeling bad about it. Dont you think eventually we will also end up being a owner???
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