More than 37 million people in the U.S. lived in poverty in 2022. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and congressional...
Children
The polarized response to the handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States has caused deep...
Many families face permanent separation without due process protections. Introduction Every year, child protective services agencies across...
A tradition of the subjects sitting in the guise of historical, mythical, or allegorical subjects. By Robert...
Lawmakers are trying to loosen rules governing types of workplace duties and pay allowed for minors. The...
Nearly 300 toy productions, also known as juvenile dramas, were published in England between 1811 and 1860....
Lawmakers are trying to weaken or repeal statutes preventing the possibility of exploiting children. Introduction An aged...
Monastic practices and ideas often permeate texts dealing with the care for and instruction of children. By...
Amid increasing child labor violations, lawmakers must act to strengthen standards. Introduction Overview At a time when...
Punishments were neither consistent nor logical. Records from the Old Bailey proceedings (the Central Criminal Court for England and...
Lawmakers proposed loosening child labor laws in at least 10 states over the past two years. Lawmakers...
As sending a child to school involved paying a fee, most parents did not bother. Introduction Children...
Low-paying and dangerous work in tobacco fields for unlimited hours is legal, as long as it’s outside...
When the womb began to appear in printed images during the 16th century, it was understood through...
The letters often reflect the impact of current events on the youngest citizens. By Ellen Fried Americans...
Weapons manufacturers profiting from endless wars should be held accountable for criminal activity. Days after a U.S....
Being a teenager in L.A. during World War II meant blackouts, rations, and B-17 bombers. That Sunday,...
In a world that considered children miniature adults, Locke discovered the child. “. . . he that...
State policies can supplement the federal credit to deliver additional benefits to children and families. By Sophie...
Children were overused, paid less, and forced to work in unhealthy environments. By Zuzana LukáčováPhD Candidate in...
With rising urban population and industrialization, more houses with chimneys meant sweeps were much sought-after. Introduction A chimney...
About 170 million are engaged in child labor, with many to satisfy the demand of consumers in...
What you should know about child poverty and its impact on children. Introduction Poverty means more than...
Fatherhood is changing in the United States. In fact, fathers (57%) are virtually just as likely as mothers (58%)...
Teens held in solitary confinement around the clock, shackled with leg irons and deprived of an education....
The monthly child poverty rate increased from 12.1% in December to 17% in January. The number of...
Spending on kids has huge benefits, not just for kids themselves, but for society. Introduction It was...
Deep divisions in the U.S. over who deserves academic opportunity and how to present the nation’s history....
Although it is not widely discussed, and the evening news might not broadcast about it very often,...
The nature vs. nurture debate has been in existence for a long time. This debate is one...