This excerpt from Twenty Years at Hull-House and the illustration reveal about child labor that there is distinct evidence that the child labor situation was reminiscent of slavery in the early twentieth century Chicago. The parents enjoyed having no responsibilities and the children worked to insure the income was sufficient to support their family.” In the midst of his genuine sorrow he said: "She was the oldest kid I had. Now I shall have to go back to work again until the next one is able to take care of me."” Solidifying the thought that the children must support the family and be mere slaves to their parents. In addition to the parental situation Adams also show the industrial disregard for child safety as they have little to no responsibility
