Resumen de Niños, artesanías y trabajo.

Perla Carpio, Eduardo Fernández, Karla del Carpio Ovando

• This paper reflects on the role of children in community work. Focuses attention on the activities that the children's sector in indigenous communities in the south. We review briefly the historical time of childhood and holding fieldwork this study makes evident the relevance of children in the production of crafts and contribute to the family income. These stories arise in rural communities where it is clear the importance of children in the world of work.