It is advisable for parents and guardians to sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity.
That is the statement from the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation as it urges parents and guardians to supervise their children after school hours.
Underage children continue to be seen at many places, selling food, door mats, coconuts or begging in the afternoons and nights.
The Ministry says it is risky and not acceptable to see children roaming around the streets late at night and after school hours.
They say it is not safe for children to be selling on the streets at night.
The public is also requested to report their concerns, if they see a child undertaking hazardous work or a child who is unsupervised or at risk.
Please report the details to the Child Helpline which is Toll Free call on #1325 which is staffed 24/7.
The Ministry has thanked all Non-Government Organisations, Faith Based Organisations and other stakeholders who work closely with the Ministry in tackling this social issue in our society.
The Ministry also says that it addresses the needs of the most vulnerable including children, the disabled, older persons, implements the women’s machinery, and monitors the impact of government poverty alleviation interventions.
It says managing and responding to the Child Welfare Act reports and undertaking case work on a daily basis is the mandate of the Department of Social Welfare.
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