We spent every day cutting huge sheets of metal with no protective gear, not even shoes, facing danger day in and day out. And we were all ages: there are no restrictions. There are many industries that exploit child labor in brutal conditions, but this isn’t always the case; many families rely on their children to help work in the fields, as I had when I was still in Fiaso. This kind of work is an integral part of the culture, and it’s not considered abusive.

