You all watched Slumdog Millionaire. The greatest irony to giving out $ to beggars is that only when you stop giving, then the kids can start living their childhood. We are doing more harm than good by giving them petty change. So when you next visit impoverished cities or countries, remember to control your charity guilt; you might be doing more harm than good.
Little girl rented out by parents for under S$1000 forced to eat faeces and beg.