 Several definitions have been proposed for prostitution of children . The United Nations defines it as " the act of engaging or offering the services of a child to perform sexual acts for money or other consideration with that person or any other person " . The Convention on the Rights of the Child 's Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children , Child Prostitution , and Child Pornography defines the practice as " the act of obtaining , procuring or offering the services of a child or inducing a child to perform sexual acts for any form of compensation or reward " . Both emphasize that the child is a victim of exploitation , even if apparent consent is given . The Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention , 1999 , ( Convention No 182 ) of the International Labour Organization ( ILO ) describes it as the " use , procuring or offering of a child for prostitution " . 
