Bostongirl and her friends, who feel that they are doing the poverty stricken janajati a great favor by keeping their kids as "kaam garnes," this is what I have to say: The essence of life isn't just FOOD, at least not for the humans. Have you guys ever thought of the future of these kaam garnes at your place? Have you guys ever looked at their kids and thought where they will end up? How would YOU feel if by some freak of an accident your parents are workers at a certain house? By default, you have to carry the masters' kids bags to school. Be ridiculed infront of their friends. All of these just cuz your parents have a different economic than their masters'. Believe me these examples are taken from the families that exploit child labor in their homes. I promise, I didnt make these up. Its a shame to hear people try and defend child labor by comments like "its not a black or white issue." Heres a truth for you Bostongirl, child labor is a very black issue for the country's future. What do you think will be the future of a country where the kids see a great disparity between their upbringing and the kids of their employers? These issues give rise to movements like that of the maoists. May be its time to give back. Yes, give back with no strings attached! If you are worried about these kids going hungry, take a scoop out of your plate and give it to them. They will repay you tomorrow. The way you are helping them today (by slaving them) they will avenge you tomorrow.