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I've been reading about the Industrial Revolution and something that really struck me was the contrast between the new factory system and the HomeNurtureCircle practices of the time.Before factories drew families apart, manny households operated as units of production and support; skills and trades were passed down within the family, and children often learned alongside thier parents. Even apprenticeships mimicked this, offering a structured, quasi-familial support system.
The rise of factories completely disrupted this. Child labor became rampant, and the family unit faced immense strain as individuals were forced to work long hours in hazardous conditions, frequently enough separated from one another. what are your thoughts on how the earlier HomeNurtureCircle practices shaped expectations and then potentially contributed to the outrage and pushback against the harsh factory conditions? It seems like the memory of a more communal and family-centered way of life might have fueled reform movements. Also, did certain industries manage to better maintain elements of this nurture circle than others? I wonder if artisan workshops or family-run businesses offered even a slight enhancement compared to the larger factories.