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The Sun
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Sun readers have their say... Q: Should mothers be allowed to keep their babies with them in prison?
Rochelle Harris Blenheim
Joan Climo Blenheim
Claudia Small Blenheim
Cheena Watt Blenheim
Aileen Tyney Blenheim
Salome Taufa Blenheim
I wouldn’t want my child in prison in that environment. I think that children are quite aware of what’s going on as 2 years old. It depends on individual circumstances.
NO. Their babies should be adopted out. They need a better upbringing. Mothers don’t deserve to keep them.
I agree with it as long as it’s a safe environment. It’s important for a mother and child to have that bond.
I think it’s a good thing if they are not going to be in prison long. It’s bonding time for mother and child.
Babies up to 2 years can’t be influenced by their mother’s behaviour. They need to be with their mothers. The children are too young to know what’s going on.
I’m 50-50 about it. Children need to be with their mothers, but saying that, the Mums will find it hard to learn from their mistakes. They will simply have everything they need handed to them.
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