This book was inspired by a much-loved, five year old whose father has been incarcerated most of her life. One day after visiting with friends who have both devoted parents in the home, this little girl blurted out to her mother in frustration, "What is jail anyway, and why can't Daddy be home with us?" She needed answers! When the truth is withheld from children they tend to blame themselves for other's mistakes and short-comings. It is the author's firm belief that it is incumbent on each of us to provide age-appropriate facts to young inquiring minds. To do otherwise will be evident in future generations. What Is Jail, Mommy? not only explains why the parent is incarcerated but what his/her life is like as an inmate.
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Jackie Stanglin worked six years in Adult/Child psychiatry, fifteen years in public relations/mass communications, three years international commodity brokering and many years in benevolent ministry. She has also reared three wonderful, well-adjusted children who are now adult professionals. Mrs. Stanglin resides in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband of fifty-two years. Her favorite pastime for two decades has been international and domestic travel which has taken her to Hawaii, China, Africa, Japan, Germany, Austria, Rome, London, Paris, British Columbia, Alaska, etc. She also makes a mean gourmet chocolate candy called Wallynoogies. See www.whatisjailmommy.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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For every child whose loved one is "incarcerated",
By Vicki Ellis Griffis "Feature Columnist The Ce... (Celeste Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What is Jail, Mommy? (Paperback)
I have known children who traveled this journey without explanation. The ones left behind never knew how to explain, so these children were left to wonder if they brought about the absence. If this book had been available, their future would have looked brighter. I am thankful "What is Jail, Mommy" is now available to enlighten the innocent for years to come.
This book is for every parent, grandparent, friend, minister, or counselor who has the disquieting task of explaining the unexplainable.
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Great for starting conversations,
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This is well written for children of all ages. It helps to start conversations and is illustrated with kid friendly pictures. It has general facts of life in jail in easy to understand terms. It is honest without being too scary for younger children.
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Good Intro book,
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I thought the book was a very good start for people who need to explain the concept of jail to younger kids.
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