Child Labor

Child Labor has been used for many centuries throughout the world and was used for over 150 years in the United States. It was initially used to aid the family in farm work and then in factories to speed up production and as a way for factory owners to save money, however,there are a great many people that feel child labor is wrong to use in any instance.

1. Is child labor appropriate in some situations?
2. What elements of childhood are we attempting to protect when we regulate child labor? How do the rights of a child differ from general human rights?

The Rise of Big Business

It is 1895, and your town is home to a large corporation. The company’s founder and owner, a wealthy man, lives in a mansion on a hill. He is a fair employer but not especially generous. Many townspeople work in his factory. You and other town leaders feel that he should contribute more to local charities and community organizations.
How could this business leader help the town more?