You’ve just learned that your child has been convicted of murdering 666 people and has been sentenced to life in prison. You have a fleeting opportunity to talk to him before he is taken away. What would you say?
You’ve just learned that your child has been convicted of murdering 666 people and has been sentenced to life in prison. You have a fleeting opportunity to talk to him before he is taken away. What would you say?
In a moment like that, I would try to express a mix of love and concern. I might say, “I don’t understand why this happened, and I can’t condone what you’ve done. But you’re still my child, and I want you to find some kind of peace and understanding in the future. Please seek help and reflect on the pain you’ve caused. I can only hope you can find a way to change in the time you have left.”