History of South America

How much playtime did children get in the Industrial Revolution?

During the Industrial Revolution, child labour was widespread. Young children under the age of 12, some as young as 5, spent most of their waking hours toiling in factories alongside men and women for up to 16 hours, six days a week. These jobs involved hazardous or repetitive task with minimal break periods. The notion of free playtime children enjoy now was uncommon and even non-existent for millions of child labourers worldwide.

The lack of leisure and playtime negatively impacted their education, development, and well-being.