Do you believe that a child who is 6 ½ years old should be told the truth, regardless of what it is? Here is the situation: Dad is in jail for one year. Please understand, my husband didn’t steal anything, nor did he commit a violent crime. However, he was found guilty of drunk driving? It was his third offense. If you think our son should be told the truth, how do you feel about my taking him to visit his father in jail? Or do you think it would be better to tell him that Daddy is away “on business” and he may be gone for quite a long time? I can’t describe the humiliation our family has endured. It was reported in the newspaper, but this is a large city and not everyone is aware of it.
What does it mean? (1) white lie (2) violent crime (3) Daddy is away on business
(1) How long has daddy been in jail? (2) Did he commit any violent crime? (3) How does he happen to be in jail? (4) Is it his first offense? (5) What is the excuse she thought of for daddy’s being away?
(1) Do you think her son should be told the truth or should she make some excuse? (2) How would you handle the situation if your husband or your wife were found guilty of drunk driving and sent to jail?
