life in the text tile factories must have been very difficult.very long days of non stop hard work,little to no safety codes and all for little pay.even the children weren't safe from it since they had no child labor laws.it seems so awkward seeing this happen in the united states.because it is so different we have child labor laws sunch as if u are under eighteen you cant work passed 12.we created the 40 hour work week,minumum wage,and safety codes that all the building and work places must follow. makes me kinda glade to be 17 in 2010.