CHILD LABOR LAWS
Discussion Post (1/2-1 Page)
Discussion:
2. Child Labor laws have shifted dramatically in our country. Children used to be producers in the family and have now become consumers. What do you think is an appropriate age for a child to be allowed to start working? If you believe that children can work, do you think that there should be limitations on the type of jobs that they are able to have? What do you think about different labor and educational laws for migrant children? Describe the labor laws you would want to see in effect.
Resources for Assessment:
- U.S. Department of Labor -Child Labor (Links to an external site.)
- Child Labor Education Project
Answer previewChild labor can interfere with children’s education, health, and social life. That is why Child Labor laws have changed over the past few years in order to address issues that emerge from child labor. Based on the available child labor laws, I think the appropriate age for children to start working is 14 years old…
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