Children Try to Make a Living on Afghan Streets

Morning Edition, January 30, 2008 · On any given day in the towns and cities of Afghanistan, tens of thousands of children head to the streets to beg and hawk sundries — even during the winter, when bitter winds and snow keep most adults indoors. --- These street kids, who earn on average less than $2 a day, are often the only means of support for their families. And their numbers are growing.