Authors: 1Joseph kweku Prah* & 2Ibrahim Anyarss*
1&2Department of Social Sciences, 1Kwegyir Aggrey Senior High School, Anomabo, Ghana, 2Nkwanta Senior High School, Nkwanta South, Ghana. Email: josephkweku.prah@yahoo.com
Abstract
This research was carried out to find the nature of child labour and factors influencing child labour along the coast of Moree. To find how grievous child labour along the coast is, the study examined the n[1]ature of child labour and its causes. Having reviewed the literature on the topic, the researcher wondered whether or not pupils were aware of the factor that influences child labour and the nature of child labour along the coast of Moree. Questionnaires were the instrument used for the data collection. The data were analysed using a soft ware known as statistical product for service solution (SPSS), and it was revealed that child labour along the coast is real and has a lot of negative impact on the academic performance of basic school pupils. The study revealed that child labour along the coast of Moree is caused by the large family size, poverty, and unemployment on the part of parents, proximity to the sources of fishing (sea), the seasonal nature of fishing and irresponsible parenthood. The research also revealed that the engagement of this children in various fishing activities such as paddling of canoes, mending of nets, washing of boats and exchange of fish for other commodities actually have effects on the academic performance. They become low achievers, sleep in class, loose interest in education and finally fail examination and become drop out. The research revealed that, the problem of child labour could be reduced if not solved through government policies and non-governmental organization in job creation for parents as well as educates parents on the importance of educating their wards and consequences of child labour.
KEYWORDS: Child Labour, Cause of Child Labour, Child Labour in Coast,
