Did the industrial revolution decrease child labor?

The Industrial Revolution initially increased child labor, as factories employed children to work long hours under harsh conditions. However, over time, societal awareness of the negative impacts of child labor grew, leading to reforms and regulations. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, laws were enacted in many countries to limit child labor, ultimately decreasing its prevalence. Thus, while the Industrial Revolution began with increased child labor, it eventually contributed to its decline through reform movements.