Question

Why did factories use child labor on production lines?

Answer 1

Factories used child labour on production lines as they were typically voluntarily assisting their family financially. In addition to this, children had body types that could be of more assistance on production lines.

Answer 2

Children who worked at an early age were often not forced; but did so because they needed to help their family survive financially. Due to poor employment opportunities for many parents, sending their children to work on farms and in factories was a way to help feed and support the family.