Child Labor: Past and Present Although forms of child labor are still in affect today, the worst of it is in the past. Commonly defined as work performed by children endangering their health or safety, interfering with their education, or keeping them from activities that are important for their development, child labor began centuries ago. It started with the rise of industrial production and capitalism in the United States (Shahrokhi). The worst took place in …showed first 75 words of 1684 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1684 total…in our past, child labor is still prevalent. Although it is hidden from the public eye in many ways, it is there and is causing many problems. It is terrifying to learn about what children were put through; the harsh conditions, low wages, and long hours. Laws and regulations have helped tremendously. With the help from people like Lewis Hine, children are back to going to school, playing, and bettering themselves for their own future.