[removed] Change label background color on checkbox

Question

I am trying to change the background color of a label in each checkbox in a form based on the checked/unchecked state of the checkbox.So far I got it to change initially, but it

Answer 1

My solution based on your helpful input:

function statecheck(layer) {
var myLayer = document.getElementById(layer);
//myLayer.style.backgroundColor = "#bff0a1";
if(myLayer.childNodes[0].checked === true){
    myLayer.style.backgroundColor = "#bff0a1";
    } else {
    myLayer.style.backgroundColor = "#eee";
};

}

http://jsfiddle.net/7wnCL/29/