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Letters to the Editor:
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Child labour is a complex issue that happens now during the
industrial revolution that we live in and it requires our attention
and action. As a society, we must work together to ensure that
children are protected from exploitation and given the
opportunity to thrive. I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the issue of child
labor during the running industrial revolution. As a member of this
I am writing to express as a citizen who sends his child to work,
society, I believe that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that the
my support for child labor to thrive the industrial revolution. It
rights of children are protected and that they are not exploited for the
is a well-known fact that the industrial revolution brought about
benefit of others.
significant changes in the way goods are produced and
consumed. With the advent of new technologies and machines, During the evolution that we expertise now, children are often forced to
there is a need for more workers to operate these machines and work long hours in dangerous conditions in factories and mines. Many
keep the factories running. of these children are as young as six years old and were subjected to
physical and emotional abuse by their employers. They are denied the
Children are an important source of labor now, and they play a
opportunity to attend school and were forced to work in order to
crucial role in the growth of the economy. Child labor is not
support their families.
without its problems, however. Many children are forced to
work long hours for very little pay, and they were often One example of this exploitation can be seen in the textile mills of
subjected to physical and emotional abuse by their employers. Manchester, England. Children as young as seven are employed to work
Some children are even injured or killed while working in the in these mills, where they are exposed to dangerous machinery and
factories. harsh working conditions. Many of these children suffer from
respiratory problems and other health issues as a result of their work.
Despite these issues, I believe that child labor was a necessary
evil during the industrial revolution. It allowed for the growth of Another example can be found in the coal mines of London. Children as
the economy and the development of new technologies, and it young as five are employed to work in these mines, where they are
provided children with valuable skills and experiences that they forced to crawl through narrow tunnels and carry heavy loads of coal.
would not have otherwise gained. Many of these children suffer from injuries and illnesses as a result of
According to a report by the British Parliament last week, their work, and their life expectancy was significantly reduced.
children as young as five are employed in factories and mines,
and they work long hours under difficult conditions. However, Despite the efforts of reformers such as Lord Shaftesbury, child labor
these children were not forced to work, but rather were eager to remained a widespread problem till now. It must be said the role of the
contribute to their families' income and gain valuable skills for passage of the Factory Act of 1833 that had significant progress was made
their future. in protecting the rights of children.
Many opinions were gathered regarding this act of letting However, many individuals spoke out against this practice. One such
childern to work from the English street. One factory owner person was Richard Oastler, who stated, "The tender frames of children
stated, "Children are more obedient and easier to manage than are not adapted to the toil of the loom or the plough." Similarly, William
adults, which makes them ideal for factory work." In our time Cobbett declared, "Children ought to be children, and not be made into
of the Industrial Revolution, child labor is widely used and men and women before their time." These quotes reflect the opposition to
considered beneficial for several reasons. One primary source child labor and the belief that children should be allowed to have a
that supports this is a report by the British House of Commons. childhood free from the burdens of work.
The report stated that child labor is necessary for the growth of
the economy and the survival of many families. It also argued In conclusion, the issue of child labor during our time is a dark chapter in
that children are better suited for certain types of work due to that writes itself in our history. We must remember the suffering that
their small size and nimble fingers. Additionally, the report these children endured and work to ensure that such exploitation never
claimed that working at a young age instilled discipline and a happens again. It is our duty to protect the rights of children and to
strong work ethic in children. ensure that they are given the opportunity to grow and thrive in a safe and
nurturing environment.
In conclusion, I urge you to consider the positive aspects of child
labor during our evolution time. While it is important to Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
acknowledge the negative aspects of this practice, we should not
forget the important role that children played in the growth of
our economy and the development of our society.
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Editorial:
The Industrial Revolution in a short time was able to stabilize its
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THE INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION