Prison Time Should be Practice Time

   Prison time should be practice time. The convict should be caused to do the things we want him or her to do once they are out of prison.

   Like working. Like treating their family right. Like having worthy habits and hobbies. 

   And, when they work, let them be paid as well as those on the outside. If their family can use these funds, give them to them. That is one of the characteristics we want the prisoner to develop -- a willingness, desire and ability to support their families. If the family needs the full of the paycheck, give it to them. If some of it, though, is not needed by the family, let some of it be used towards their keep at the prison. And, supposing any is left, let it go to a savings account for the prisoner. We want them to learn to save, and we want them to have money when they get out so they can survive.

   Family life? Let the prisoner's family not just visit through a window. No, let the prisoner enjoy real family time with them, playing worthy games, watching worthy movies, reading worthy books together, etc. And, when the prisoner doesn't treat his family correctly, teach him or her that what they are doing is wrong. Show them how they should be treating family members, and how they should be handling different situations. 

   In watching movies, teach them to select worthy ones. When the prisoner gets out, he or she will be going to movies of their choice. Teach them to select good ones.