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Children as young as 12 years old still work in tobacco fields during summer harvest

By Jeff Tiberii,

2024-08-22

By Jeff Tiberii,

2024-08-22

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Marry Norris

08-24

So,what's wrong with that,I started working when I was 7...children need to work ,they need to know how you earn things, not just give me a gimme .It makes you a strong member of society, not a burden

Eric

08-24

Good! They're not on the streets getting into trouble. They're learning what life is about instead of learning fake life on TV. Earning money the right way.

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