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Remember when BC employed a 'doctor' who bragged about transitioning 1000 children? Half of them were under government care! Some were as young as 3 years old! Only courage to confront this kind of evil will bring victory. Thank you, Tara Armstrong.

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During the Victorian era, some of the worst jobs were dangerous, unpleasant, and often exploited children. One of the most infamous was that of the chimney sweep. The job involved climbing up narrow, soot-filled chimneys to scrub them clean, which was extremely hazardous. Many chimney sweeps were young boys, sometimes as young as 3-5, who were forced to work in cramped, unhealthy conditions. The soot could cause serious health problems, and the physical toll of crawling through chimneys was brutal. In late 17th Century CE, England, the response to the Great Fire of London was to make chimneys much narrower. Children were employed to be human chimney sweeps. Child labor was common in the chimney sweeping industry for over 200 years because children were small enough to fit into the narrow flues. The typical age was between 5-10 years of age. Some as young as 4 years old. Master sweeps bought children from orphanages, took homeless young boys or from destitute parents. The work was brutal, filthy, and often fatal due to accidents and long-term health issues from soot inhalation. Philanthropists like the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury campaigned to end this practice, leading to legislation such as the Chimney Sweep Act of 1788, although the practice continued for some time. Chimney sweeps were used because there were no modern cleaning tools like today’s brushes or vacuum systems. Houses in the Victorian period relied on coal fires for heating, which would leave a buildup of soot in the chimneys. To ensure that homes were safe from chimney fires, someone had to climb up and clean the chimneys regularly. Unfortunately, this work was so physically demanding and risky that many children were forced into it as a way for their families to earn money. Over time, the public became more aware of the dangers of child labor, especially in jobs like chimney sweeping. Laws were eventually passed to protect children from these harmful jobs, including the Chimney Sweepers Act of 1875. This law made it illegal for children to be used as chimney sweeps and helped bring an end to the practice, marking a significant step forward in workers' rights and child welfare. 🎥© how.vintage (IG) © Daily Mail #archaeohistories

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