this is highly dependant on location. a factory worker in a european city in 1900 would not be working from home. (his home would probably be close to the fact

this is highly dependant on location. a factory worker in a european city in 1900 would not be working from home. (his home would probably be close to the factory yes, but not at home). Also, raising children and making them spend time in education is only a relatively recent invention. Prior to ww1, child labour was common, especially as a farmer.