fall one by one into the deadly trap of exploitation? Is it possible to
say to them, that this problem will eventually solve itself, and just
hope and pray that they do not die in the meantime? Children are losing
their innocence and their childhood because people refuse to admit that
this issue of child exploitation can affect them in their town, in their
country. These children are not free to play or to socialize at all.
This deprivation leaves scars that can take years to heal. They lose
trust in others, particularly adults and become vulnerable to further
exploitation. Can people still use children as sexual objects, or keep
them in working conditions that are unacceptable after they realize the
devastating results these acts can have on children? This is the
question that must be answered. People must find it in themselves to
protect these children and no longer ignore them.