The Minister of Chieftaincy and Culture, Mr. Samson Kweku Boafo says the engagement of children in farming, fishing and other labour-intensive activities at the expense of their education is barbaric. According to Mr. Boafo, the practice amounts to child labour which “must be vigorously fought against in the country.” Speaking in an interview with Asempa News, the Minister cautioned parents who indulge in this act to refrain from it, saying it is their obligation to provide shelter, cloth and food to their children. He added that children are expected to help their parents though not at the expense of their education which is their fundamental human right and which is vital to the growth of every developing nation. According to him, the ministries of Chieftaincy and Culture, Information and National Orientation, Women and Children’s Affairs, were collaborating to bring to an end this practice. Mr. Boafo said government’s free medical care for pregnant women and the free basic education were positive policies being implemented to fight illiteracy in the country. He therefore advised parents to make education paramount in the upbringing of their children. Story: Afia Amankwaa, Asempa FM