
Selects: Child Labor: Not Funny
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Child Labor vs. Education in Early 20th Century Philadelphia
This chapter examines the profound effect of child labor on education in early 20th century Philadelphia, revealing alarming statistics about school dropout rates among young boys. It discusses the reform movements of the Progressive Era that advocated for compulsory education and the reduction of child labor, emphasizing the importance of investing in children's future through education.
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