The Economic Times

Poverty does not ask a childs age: Womans simple conversation with a young boy offers a powerful lesson on struggle, strength and family responsibility

A young boy, around 12 or 13, was found working at a puncture repair shop during his summer vacation. He explained that his father is ill, and his mother works as a laborer, forcing him to contribute to the family's income. This encounter highlighted how poverty compels children to shoulder adult responsibilities prematurely.