Child Labor in America (Historical documentary)

Child labor in America’s history refers to the widespread employment of children in workplaces like factories, farms, and mines during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many children worked long hours for low wages in hazardous conditions, often at the expense of their education and health. This practice was driven by industrialization and economic needs, with minimal regulation initially. Over time, public awareness and reform movements led to labor laws that set age limits, regulated working hours, and improved safety standards, gradually reducing child labor and prioritizing children's rights to education and safe development.