Before They Are Six

This short documentary offers an early example of the challenges faced by working mothers. As women entered the workforce in greater numbers during WWII, their young children were cared for by others. At day nurseries, trained staff supervised children’s meals, health and play. Toddlers are taught how to wash and dress themselves and to put their toys away tidily. The film is an intriguing portrait of the nascent mid-20th century world of work for women and their families. - NFB

• Gudrun ParkerDirector

Release date

January 2, 1943

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

17m

Genres

Documentary