Child labour is when a person below 15 years of age is doing work that is depriving them of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity. It is work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children, and interferes with their schooling. Child labour can take many forms, from children being enslaved, separated from their families, exposed to serious hazards and illnesses, to being forced to work in hazardous conditions. It is fundamentally different from casual work done by children, like guarding other children or helping here and there. Child labour is forbidden in most countries, and almost every country in the world has laws relating to and aimed at preventing child labour. However, child labour is still common in many parts of the world, and it often occurs when families face financial challenges or uncertainty due to poverty, sudden illness of a caregiver, or job loss of a parent.