children in labor force (nov 6, 1884 – dec 6, 1915)
Description:
due to the economic accumulation at the top, families needed children to work (and work long hours) --in the formal systemby 1900s, 25-30% kids b/w 8-15 employeed formally
1915: "decency standards" study showed why child labor was "needed" since only 21% of male breadwinners actually earned the Cost of Living wage on their own
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Date:
nov 6, 1884
dec 6, 1915
~ 31 years