Children continue loving their parents who are imprisoned.
In interviews with researchers, children ages 6 to 12 described their incarcerated parents in overwhelmingly positive ways - mothers and fathers who were funny, kind, and loving.
The study highlights importance of visitation programs that allow children and parents to interact. A child's positive feelings about the parent potentially reduces damaging effects of separation. Many children of incarcerated parents have poor health, and behavioural issues.
Nurturing those positive feelings helps overcome challenges and succeed in life. One-in-28 children in America currently have an imprisoned parent. Many rarely see each other. Some never.
The researchers encourage easing visitation programs. Provide free or low-cost transport to correctional facilities or give funding and technology for video visitation programs, particularly during the pandemic.
Original article:
The Enduring Love a Child Has for a Parent in Prison
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