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Jinna Pak Eng D February. 24. 2010 Summary Children in the Victorian Society were not required to take education and most of them were unable to read or write. In 1880, Victorians realized the ability to read and write are important factors for people; therefore schooling became mandatory. The Church of England became active and started to educate children from 5 to 15. Poor children were educated at Dame schools, run by local women and Sunday schools, run by churches and free charities. Some were not even educated at all. Little kids were forced to farm, work at factories, do coal mining, polish shoes, anything that helped them to earn money. On the other hand, wealthy children from the higher-class society were taught at governess’ and public schools. Such difference in social classes brought up more advantage for the wealthy people and they were the ones with power. They took control of the government had all authorities. Victorian day school was very religious, and everyday started out with a prayers. During the school day, children were educated with reading, writing, and arithmetic. It was mandatory for girls to learn sewing. When boys became old enough, they had to attend Eton or Harrow, public schools located far from home. Girls usually studied at home or learned cooking, and sewing. Children did not use paper and pen during the Victorian society. Paper was too expensive back then, so they used slates. They scratched letters on a black whiteboard, and used them over and over by cleaning them with sponges or their sleeves. However, as children became older, they learned to use pen and paper.
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Visuals A Victorian Schooolday

Unknown. A Victorian Schoolday. 2010. Image library, USA. my Gov.im. Web. 23 Feb. 2010.

Slates

Unknown. Slates. 2010. Swindonlink, West Swindon. Link Magazine. Web. 23 Feb. 2010.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/victorian_britain/ BBC is a reliable source, because it is well-known through out many countries. It supports all sorts of information about children at work, and how Victorian schools were like.