If your partner went to jail would you strongly support them and allow the kids to visit them in jail. I would you not want your child to see that side of your partner or would scold them and just wait for them to change?
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It depends on why that person went to jail. If this person is potentially harmful to themselves or others, I personally would not allow the child to visit in jail, both as a punishment for the partner in question and as a mental safety net for the children.
If my partner was thrown in jail for something small like a fight in the parking lot because someone said something that was unacceptable to someone else (making fun of someone, etc) then I would of course let my children visit their parent in jail.
If my partner was thrown in jail for something bigger like drug addiction/dealing, hurting someone unjustly, drunk driving and they hit someone, etc. then no, I would not allow my children to visit them in jail. I would simply to go ask why, and decide if my relationship is worth salvaging at that point.
Bail money isn't cheap, but it's doable. Trust in a relationship/family is priceless and it's hard to earn back.
If my partner was thrown in jail for something small like a fight in the parking lot because someone said something that was unacceptable to someone else (making fun of someone, etc) then I would of course let my children visit their parent in jail.
If my partner was thrown in jail for something bigger like drug addiction/dealing, hurting someone unjustly, drunk driving and they hit someone, etc. then no, I would not allow my children to visit them in jail. I would simply to go ask why, and decide if my relationship is worth salvaging at that point.
Bail money isn't cheap, but it's doable. Trust in a relationship/family is priceless and it's hard to earn back.
I would let them grow first and tell them about their father,cos I would worry if I allow them to see their father in jail would disturb them at school or develop anger that could create some problems so I will let them call him and him call them but to see their father in jail for me if I was a child that would break my heart thinking what I see on TV in jail is really happening to my dad but I don't know for me it's not right
If my partner were to go to jail, my reaction would depend on the circumstances that led to it. It's a complex situation that would involve understanding the reasons, offering support, and determining the best course of action. Supporting them emotionally while also acknowledging the consequences of their actions would likely be part of my approach.