THE LOST SPRING CHAPTER -2 CLASS XII ENGLISH FLAMINGO BY ANEES JUNG

BELOW IS THE PPT PREPARED BY MR. SHAHRUKH KERSY MEHTA . HE IS A BCA, MA -ENGLISH

.B.ED HOD ENGLISH VICE PRINCIPAL. VASISHTHA GENESIS SCHOOL BABEN BARDOLI DISTRICT SURAT

HE HAS 17 YEAR OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE.

Introduction to the Lost Spring Summary

The story, “Lost Spring” deals with the deplorable condition of poor children who get forced to miss the simple joyful moments of childhood because of their socio-economic conditions. These children are not given the opportunity of schooling and are compelled to start working early in life. The author Anees Jung strives hard to eliminate child labour through her book. She propagates the education of children and enforcement of strict laws against child labour by the government. The message is to put an end to child exploitation and let all children enjoy their days of the spring and joy.

CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD LABOUR

Consequences of child labour

Children are exposed to accidental and other injuries at work. They should thus be protected to prevent social, economic and physical harm, which persist to affect them during their lifetime. Such injuries include¹ :

General child injuries and abuses like cuts, burns and lacerations, fractures, tiredness and dizziness, excessive fears and nightmares.
Sexual abuse, particularly sexual exploitation of girls by adults, rape, prostitution, early and unwanted pregnancy, abortion, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS, drugs and alcoholism.
Physical abuse that involve corporal punishment, emotional maltreatment such as blaming, belittling, verbal attacks, rejection, humiliation and bad remarks.
Emotional neglect such as deprivation of family love and affection, resulting in loneliness, and hopelessness.