Many children in developing countries help their parents with household chores, work on the farm, and take care of their brothers and sisters. For children 14 years and older, helping the family is important to their social and mental development, as long as the work does not rob them of education, negatively affect their health or development. Unfortunately, millions of kids must work at difficult and demanding jobs without opportunity for education and at risk to their health and well being. Long, imposed working hours Limited time for school, play or rest Hazardous work conditions Forced labor or slavery Little or no compensation Illegal activities, prostitution, trafficking Appropiate tasks for age Responsible adult supervision Regulated by law or community Leads to improved quality of life Means for social advancement Safe work conditions