What ended it in The Netherlands was a law (in 1901!) that obligated children to attend school until the age of 16.

But to change a practice that's been going on for years I think you need serious sanctions and active law enforcement to really make a difference.

"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others" ~ Groucho Marx

I'm sorry, that particular law obligated children until the age of 12.
Only later it was raised to the age of 16.

"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others" ~ Groucho Marx

But this is still a problem in many parts of Africa.

Children below 12years I see every day being force out of shool and I am confuse of what to do to this situation in my area now that I am a Law Practitioner. Tell me where to start with such a problem. Life means nothing to me when I see such things around me.

Many school districts in the US recognise that there are families for whom education now as later earning power is a luxury and nothing more. They simply need the income (even from working at McDonald's) a teen can provide NOW. Therefore these districts have devoloped programs that address this issue, programs in which the student has particular school hours that free him or her for work. They go to certain classes, I think, and a family has to jump through a certain amount of loopholes--you can't just get your kid in it because he or she wants to earn money for a car or university. And the guidelines are also strict--the kid can't get into trouble and has to maintain grades. But there are a lot of supports in place to help the students achieve this.

A particular website I found (I've never seen it before so I don't know anything about its reputation) lists this:

WHAT ARE SOME SOLUTIONS TO CHILD LABOR?
Not necessarily in this order:
Increased family incomes
Education — that helps children learn skills that will help them earn a living
Social services — that help children and families survive crises, such as disease, or loss of home and shelter
Family control of fertility — so that families are not burdened by children

http://www.childlaborphotoproject.org/childlabor.html

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I would add that in order to navigate through the system, be able to understand what is needed and can be offered, families should be able to understand English and speak it (even if only outside the home), support their children (and adult family members) who are learning English, with an eye to how it will benefit them all.
People should also be realistic and honest in the roles they play in their own and their children's futures, and take on the responsibilities they ought to and not act like they are owed something from everybody else.

I realise these could be said to be indirect causes of child labor and also certainly that not all recipients of aid are irresponsible or non-English speaking. Enough are, however, to warrant comment. I've known of foreign-born teenagers who ride several buses a morning to get to summer school classes (for reading comprehension), take care of babies at home and then go to jobs. I've also known of teenagers who complain they've no opportunities in life, yet they discard opportunities left and right while their parents struggle to help them surpass themselves (surpass the parents in success). I've known of families who cramp together for a couple fo years to save on expenses and aid each other (they had clear goals in mind that they sat down and set out, with strategies of how to get there), and then they had reat success and could live more comfortable lives. Other families not only live off welfare but make it their lifestyle.

It's a very complex topic and there are certain "solutions" that could be stated, but each one is very involved and takes planning and cooperation from all involved.

And I'm sure what I've said leaves a lot left over to talk about.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but one step--Napolean Bonaparte

More is need for the solution of problem. It is realy a problem where I am living.