Content creator Just Adetoun has sparked online discussions after calling out a struggling mother for bringing her 11-year-old daughter to assist with street sweeping at 4 a.m.
In a widely circulated video, Adetoun approached the woman while she was at work, expressing disapproval over the child’s involvement. She criticized the act as child labor and firmly warned the mother against including her daughter in such tasks again.
Posting the video on her Instagram page, Adetoun urged society to take a stand against child labor, emphasizing that economic struggles should not justify exposing children to such work.
“Pls let’s protect all our children from child labour 🙏🙏🙏. I will listen to her situation and we will see a way to help her, but for now, let the society understand what child labour is and let’s not encourage it, please 🙏.
“Obviously, for someone to wake up, leave Iyana Oworo, and be sweeping before 5 a.m., there is PROBLEM😭😭😭😭. Times are hard, but our children must not be exploited 💔💔💔💔🙏,” she wrote.
Her viewpoint has generated conflicting opinions online. While many applaud her for taking a stand against child labor, others believe she may have been compelled to do so because of her financial situation.
A social media user @flourish007 wrote, “This is commendable. Child labour and exploitation are illegal, yet in Nigeria, many people overlook the issue because the government fails to uphold children’s rights. Regardless of the country’s harsh economic conditions, there is no justification for the mother’s actions.
“I hope that, one day, those criticizing the woman for recording the incident will understand her intentions. Hopefully, our government will take responsibility for protecting children’s rights and ensuring the country works for everyone, not just a privileged few.”
Another user, @StackedSam added, “You put a camera in someone’s face and started talking to her like you’re talking to a child because you feel like there’s nothing she can do and then you post the video on social media??
How is this even child labour? Is the child employed??”
Watch the video below:
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