"The first and continuing argument for the curtailment of working hours and the raising of the minimum age was that education was necessary in a democracy and working children could not attend school."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Education as articulated by Grace Abbott. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Education provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Grace Abbott

Grace Abbott was an American social worker who specifically worked in improving the rights of immigrants and advancing child welfare, especially the regulation of child labor. She served as director of the U.S. Children's Bureau from 1921 to 1934.

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