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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, child labor became a grave concern in the United States, with 18% of workers under 16. Advocates like Mother Jones and the National Child Labor Committee highlighted the dangers of factory work on children's health and development. Organizations fought for legislative reforms, emphasizing the need for education and recreation. Figures like Florence Kelley and John Dewey championed educational reform to counteract child exploitation. Today, their legacy reminds us of the ongoing fight for children's rights and welfare in labor practices.
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“Children should not be allowed to labor in the factories from morning till night, without any time for healthy recreation and mental culture,” for it “endangers their . . . well-being and health” ~New England Association of Farmers
In 1900, 18% of all workers were under the age of 16
Oh, Mother Jones….. I’m not a humanitarian, I’m a hell-raiser. Whatever your fight, don't be ladylike. I will tell the truth wherever I please. I was born in revolution. My address is like my shoes. It travels with me. I preferred sewing to bossing little children. Today the white child is sold for two dollars a week to the manufacturers.
