Homeless Children

Hi folks
India is a country where many homeless children can be seen in every nook and corner. It is a sad sight to see them roaming about in tattered clothes, asking for alms. They have that ill fed look on their faces.
It is a real pity that day by day the number of homeless children are increasing. Some people try to help out these children, by giving them food and clothes . But if they get some basic education , it would be a lot of help to them.Money should not be given to these children as they can easily be tempted to try drugs .
These children are rendered homeless by poverty or circumstances.Most of them do not have parents. Some NGO'S do try to help out these children, but this is only a drop in the ocean. Such children take to the easy way of living , by begging.Some of them need only some timely help to become responsible citizens.
These children generally sleep on railway platforms or shop verandas. During monsoons it is very difficult for them. As they grow older outside influences shape their lives. They turn to bad ways.; and end up in jails. Very few of them learn some trade and start earning for themselves. It is really a pity that these homeless children do not know what a family life is or get love from family . They feel they are unwanted and a burden to society.
It is good that a ban has been imposed on child labour. Previously children could be seen working in hotels, beedi making, as servants in houses etc. They do not get enough food or rest and are made to work hard. We see some children at traffic signals selling something or the other , ready to clean vehicles etc.
I personally feel that such children should be given opportunities to better their lives.