Cocoa Farming and Child Labor

The video highlights the challenges faced by children like Enoch, who work on cocoa farms in West Africa. Enoch tastes chocolate for the first time despite working on a cocoa farm for years. Due to economic hardships and lack of schools, children are often involved in farm work. New European regulations aim to protect human rights, potentially impacting cocoa producers. Activists highlight the prevalence of child labor in agriculture, with many children missing out on education. The video calls for fairer cocoa prices and better education to improve the lives of these children.

Why does Enoch's father involve him in farm work?

• To teach him about agriculture

• Because Enoch enjoys farming

• Due to financial constraints and lack of schools

• To keep him away from bad influences

What is the purpose of the new European regulations?

• To protect human and children's rights

• To increase cocoa production

• To promote European cocoa farms

• To reduce chocolate consumption

At what age are children introduced to farm work?

• Two years old

• Four years old

• Eight years old

• Six years old

What is unique about Emmanuel Lobby's experience?

• He graduated from university despite working as a child farmer

• He became a cocoa farm owner

• He moved to Europe to study

• He never worked on a farm

What do activists say about the work children are engaged in?

• It is safe and educational

• It is voluntary

• It is well-paid

• It is mostly dangerous

How many children are involved in cocoa farming across West Africa?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

How much do officials pay for a sack of cocoa beans?

• $60

• $90

• $30

• $120

What is the main reason children work on cocoa farms?

• To play with other children

• To avoid school

• To learn farming skills

• To support their families financially

What is the impact of low cocoa prices on children?

• They move to urban areas

• They remain out of school and in poverty

• They are forced to work more

• They receive better education

What is the potential benefit of improving cocoa prices and education?

• More cocoa exports

• Better lives for children like Enoch

• Increased cocoa production

• Higher taxes for farmers