Dear LK: How should I talk to my kids about their incarcerated uncle?

亲爱的LK:我应该如何与我的孩子谈论他们被监禁的叔叔?

Life Kit

2023-08-03

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My brother-in-law was convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence. We haven't shared any of these details with our kids, ages 7 and 9. When should we tell our children where he is and what he did? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Today on the show, my brother in law was sentenced to life in prison.

  • My kids love him and keep asking why he hasn't come home.

  • What do we tell them?

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