Which of the following is NOT a family related reason for child labour?

CGHS SSC - 2018

Community Health Nursing

Medium

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The correct option identifies a factor external to the family unit.
Lack of schooling opportunities is a systemic issue related to community infrastructure, government policy, and access to education.
While it directly impacts a child's likelihood of working, the cause is not the family's structure or beliefs but the external environment.
This contrasts with factors like poverty or parental education, which are characteristics of the family itself.

Option A: A large number of people in a family, especially with limited income, is a significant family-related economic pressure that often 'pushes' children into the workforce to help support the household.
Option B: Poverty and unemployment are primary family-related drivers of child labor. The immediate need for income for survival often outweighs the perceived long-term benefits of education.
Option D: Lack of parental education is a key family-related social factor. Parents who have not been educated themselves may not value education for their children or may be unaware of its importance, making them more likely to send their children to work.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Causes of child labor: Family vs. Systemic Factors as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
As a community health nurse, identifying the root causes of health and social issues like child labor is crucial for effective intervention.
During home visits, nurses can assess for risk factors such as large family size, poverty, and parental education levels, and connect families with social support, government welfare schemes, and school enrollment programs.
Nurses have a legal and ethical responsibility to report suspected cases of child labor and abuse to child protective services, ensuring the child's safety and well-being.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read the question and identify the negative keyword 'NOT'. This means you are looking for the option that is the exception.
Next, identify the core concept: 'family related reason for child labour'. This sets the criteria for evaluation.
Evaluate each option one by one. For each option, ask yourself: 'Does this factor originate from within the family unit?'
Option A (Large family): Yes, this is a characteristic of the family.
Option B (Poverty): Yes, this is the economic status of the family.
Option D (Parental education): Yes, this is a characteristic of the parents within the family.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Causes of child labor: Family vs. Systemic Factors
Stem keywords: child labour, family related reason
Lead-in keywords: NOT
Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.
Negative lead-in flag: This question uses negative framing ('NOT'), asking you to identify the option that does not fit the specified category (family-related reasons).

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