my sister is going to jail, Should I be allowed to visit her

[CozmeesEverdeen]

I am 16 and my older 22 year old sister is going to jail for one year for financial crimes she did. I am wonder what it is like in there and what her daily life will be like, I don't want to imagine it being worse than it is. Also, if I ever go for a visit I want to know what expect. Also, I am wondering if I should visit her but my parents say it is not a good idea because they don't want me in that envioronment and said that talking to my sister there might "influence" me. Are they right to think that way?

[tundravortex]

well people have there differences in how they like jail life some hate it and try to escape amd some like because of the rules but shes your sister and family so id say go visit her at least try to make her feel happy

[PinkFloyd]

I think you should support her and make her feel safe. I mean she's not like a hardcore criminal or anything.

[dontfiguremeout]

Hmmm, I think maybe once or twice you should go with your parents to make a visit just to say hi to her. But if your parents go more than once or twice it's probably because they want to talk to her about other things besides asking how are you, and if they do I think you should stay home.

[xmojox]

She doesn't stop being your sister just because she's in jail. A year is a really long time. I would go see her. Family is family no matter what. And be sure to write her at least every week.

[anyone50]

I think it is imporant to support your sister while she is in jail and I don't see the connection to your visiting her and gaining a bad influence. If she's only got a year hopefully she will get credit for good behavior and get out a couple months early. I've never known anyone that went to jail but my Uncle is a corrections guard and he says it's really sad when he see's people there that have no contact with family or friends so in addition to visiting her i would also make it a habit to write her often and let her know how you and other's in the family are getting along. I'm sure a letter from family would brighten her day.