Introduction to Child Labor
This website will show you child labor in the years between
1880-1938. From 1880 and 1938, the percentage of forced child labor had
increased. It is important to know about child labor because it affected the
children, they received less money than they deserved, started getting ill, and
received a very poor education. Parents would send their children to work so the
children could help pay the bills. Most of the jobs did not require adult
strength. As you read this website you will find out if the American Dream was
possible or not for children (Whaples).
1880-1938. From 1880 and 1938, the percentage of forced child labor had
increased. It is important to know about child labor because it affected the
children, they received less money than they deserved, started getting ill, and
received a very poor education. Parents would send their children to work so the
children could help pay the bills. Most of the jobs did not require adult
strength. As you read this website you will find out if the American Dream was
possible or not for children (Whaples).