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Reasons not to give money to children

While traveling in Ha Giang, it’s natural to feel sympathy for local children, especially in remote areas. However, giving money directly to children can unintentionally cause long-term harm to both the children and the local community. Here are the key reasons why this practice is not recommended.

1. Encourages begging and dropping out of school:

Giving money to children can inadvertently create a habit of begging in children, making them rely on the pity of tourists instead of studying and working.

Instead of going to school to study, children can be exploited for labor, drop out of school to sell on the streets, and beg for money from tourists.

2. Causes insecurity and disorder:

Concentrating a large number of begging children can lead to insecurity and disorder, pickpocketing tourists, and causing inconvenience to local residents.

3. Encourages child exploitation:

Giving money can support child exploiters who use children to make money illegally.

The money that tourists give may not reach the children but is collected by their parents or other adults.

4. Negative impact on children's psychology:

Receiving money easily without working can lead to children forming a habit of dependence and lack of will to strive.

Children may underestimate the value of money and are easily drawn into social evils.

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