Determining the effects and problems of children working on the streets on the society: The case of İstanbul Fatih

The phenomenon of working on the street is seen as an increasingly common social problem both in Turkey and around the world. Working on the street is a serious problem that is especially seen on children today. This is especially common in families with good economic conditions. Therefore, children face serious dangers and risks during their time working on the streets. In this context, the aim of the research is to determine the effects of children working on the street on society and the problems they face. In the study, qualitative research methods were preferred and a total of 50 street children were interviewed. Semi-structured interview form was used in the research and the data were analyzed by content analysis method. According to the results of the research, it was determined that children working on the street are considered a serious problem for society and that children face serious dangers and risks. In line with the results obtained, recommendations have been made to correct and improve the situation of children working on the street.