Children of the Great Depression
- As parents lost their jobs children were exposed to the realities of the economic crises.
- Families lost houses and became homeless and transient
- Malnutrition led to diseases
- Some children found work wherever they could to help contribute to the family funds
- Some older children left home to remove some burden off their parents
Boxcar Children
- Children who left home in search for employment by riding the rails. ( Child hobos )
- Traveled in large groups for safety. Mixed ages, races, and genders
- Girls would often disguise themselves as boys for extra protection