I don’t recall any “So, your dad’s in prison” discussions on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood or Captain Kangaroo, but United States criminal punishment has increased greatly since my preschool days. Arturo Baiocchi sends along this powerful Sesame Street clip addressing parental incarceration in their “Little Children, Big Challenges” series. The short video is heartbreaking in concept and in execution, but I’m glad to see more people and institutions reaching out to support the children of incarcerated parents. For those interested in the numbers and the effects of parental incarceration, I’d recommend the excellent series of articles and upcoming book by our friends Sara Wakefield and Chris Wildeman.
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Comments 5
Letta Page — June 19, 2013
I'm intrigued by the "Sesame Street Incarceration App" touted at the end of the clip!
Dimitrius Sneed — June 23, 2013
I really do applaud the fact that they brought to the forefront the perspective of the children who has to live with parents in jail. Also, I really do appreciate the fact that the fact that they has a variety of children and the understanding of how all the children felt the same.
Brian S. — July 12, 2013
I think it is wonderful that Sesame Street would take on this topic. They did a wonderful job.
Orphaned by Incarceration - Treat Them Better — February 23, 2015
[…] you happen to be watching Sesame Street, you may notice a new Muppet named Alex. The child’s father is in prison. Many viewers may […]
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