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 childrens 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 mid20th century world of work for women and their families NFB