Parent Guide > Prison Is a Poor Deterrent, and a Dangerous Punishment
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Prison Is a Poor Deterrent, and a Dangerous Punishment" by Daniel Okonkwo.
In the opinion piece, "Prison is a Poor Deterrent, and a Dangerous Punishment," Daniel Okonkwo discusses why young offenders should be treated differently than adults.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "Why should we value our youth?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
- What was "Prison Is a Poor Deterrent, and a Dangerous Punishment" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: