Why were child labor laws passed?
Child labor has existed throughout American history. Over the years, numerous laws have been passed to protect children and in some cases prohibit the employment of young children.HistoryUnions began to condemn child labor in 1832. They protested that allowing a child to work from morning until night endangered the child’s health and well-being.ConsiderationsAccording to the University of Iowa, child labor laws were increasingly passed as labor standards improved. As labor standards improved, social reformers demanded that regulation regarding child labor increase.EducationEducation was a prominent reason child labor laws were passed. States began to require that children attend school and limits were placed on children’s work days.Children in AgricultureAccording to Stopchildlabor.org, existing child labor laws provide less protection for children who work in the agricultural industry. Agriculture is one the most dangerous industries, and stronger laws are needed to protect children t
