The Child Labor Amendment

The Child Labor Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at giving Congress the power to regulate child labor. Introduced in the 1920s, it sought to address concerns about the exploitation of children in the workforce by allowing federal regulation of child employment standards. Although it gained significant support, the amendment was never ratified. Advocates believed it was necessary to protect children from hazardous working conditions and ensure they received an education, which are fundamental rights. Today, child labor laws are enforced at federal and state levels, but the amendment itself remains unpassed.