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March 2, 1927
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Kansas City, a father takes his disobedient children, 12-year-old Betty and 8-year-old Bobby, to the county jail to witness inmates and learn the consequences of misbehavior. After initial resistance, both promise to behave, and the family returns home. Emphasizes early home training.
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Dad Took 'Em to Jail
A Kansas City father, worried by acts of disobedience, resolved to show his children, Betty, twelve and Bobby, eight, the fate of bad boys and girls. He took them to the county jail, and all were locked in the receiving room from which a view of the cells and many of the inmates may be had.
Then he told them if their misbehavior continued he would be compelled to place them there until they were twenty-one years old. Bobbie with tears in his eyes promised not to run away, or disobey his mother. Betty, even when she saw the prisoners being locked in their cells, was obdurate. Bobbie pleaded for her. The jail attendants and some of the prisoners were touched by the scene. Finally Betty had a good cry and she and Bobby promised to be good henceforth and all three left for home and mother. Home training to be successful must begin in babyhood.
A Kansas City father, worried by acts of disobedience, resolved to show his children, Betty, twelve and Bobby, eight, the fate of bad boys and girls. He took them to the county jail, and all were locked in the receiving room from which a view of the cells and many of the inmates may be had.
Then he told them if their misbehavior continued he would be compelled to place them there until they were twenty-one years old. Bobbie with tears in his eyes promised not to run away, or disobey his mother. Betty, even when she saw the prisoners being locked in their cells, was obdurate. Bobbie pleaded for her. The jail attendants and some of the prisoners were touched by the scene. Finally Betty had a good cry and she and Bobby promised to be good henceforth and all three left for home and mother. Home training to be successful must begin in babyhood.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Parental Discipline
Jail Visit
Children Obedience
Family Lesson
Home Training
What entities or persons were involved?
Betty
Bobby
Father
Where did it happen?
Kansas City County Jail
Story Details
Key Persons
Betty
Bobby
Father
Location
Kansas City County Jail
Story Details
A Kansas City father takes his disobedient children, Betty and Bobby, to the county jail to show them the fate of bad children, warning them of confinement until age 21 if they continue misbehaving. Bobby promises to obey, Betty resists but eventually cries and promises to be good, and they return home.