Parent Guide > Abolishing child labor took the specter of 'white slavery' and the job market's near collapse during the Great Depression
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Abolishing child labor took the specter of 'white slavery' and the job market's near collapse during the Great Depression" by Betsy Wood.
In this text, Betsy Wood explains the debate over children working in the United States and the ratification of Child Labor Laws during the Great Depression.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "Why do people resist change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
- What was "Abolishing child labor took the specter of 'white slavery' and the job market's near collapse during the Great Depression" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: