Why did textile factories hire children? Because they could pay less. Why do movie studios hire children? Because the script calls for a child. Union regulatio

Why did textile factories hire children? Because they could pay less. Why do movie studios hire children? Because the script calls for a child. Union regulations and price floors can be put in place to protect the child actor’s interests without completely defeating the purpose of hiring them in the first place. Even though child actors tend to be considerably more expensive than adults, they still get cast. I don’t think that would’ve happened in sweatshops.