Rich and poor Victorian children
Life for Victorian children depended on their family:
| Poor Children | Rich Children |
| had few luxuries; | were usually well fed, clean and well clothed; |
| ate poor food; | didn't need to work; |
| worked long hours; | went on holidays; |
| lived in damp, filthy conditions; | had expensive toys; |
| often died of disease. | had pets such as ponies. |