Deprived of any form of education from such a young age, these underprivileged children are forced to take up illegal odd jobs which often have hazardous and unsuitable working conditions. Since it is illegal for young children to work, the corporations or factories that do hire these children hide them away from the main working areas. The children are thus trapped for long stretches of time in dark and dirty rooms. In India, for example, there are children who work in factories which manufacture matches. The working hours in these factories are long and the work tedious, but what is most significant is that such factories are potential fire hazards. Not only do these children risk their lives by working, but they are also exploited as they are paid minimal wages.