Children's Letters to the Judge
These letters deal with Fear, Anger, Confusion, Love, Grief an Hope. It is difficult for parents to know what children think. Often children feel helpless and only give the answers they think the grown-ups want. These 110 letters are straight from the hearts and minds of children to the person they think can fix everything.
Review 1
Fear, anger, confusion, love, grief and hope
Joanna Daneman Middletown, DE USA January 12, 2003
This is a slim volume of actual letters written by children to the judge in divorce/custody suits. It is a sad little commentary in the real voices of those who are most hurt by marriage break-ups.
As a guide to parents facing separation, divorce, shared or sole custody, or blended families, it is probably invaluable, as well as being a very touching book to read. For anyone not in those situations, whether judge, lawyer, caseworker or even just a member of society watching families dissolve, this is a education about the feelings of the most vulnerable members of our society--children.
My favorite letter (among so many good ones):
Dear Judge,
....Grandpa said that just because my parents are big that does not mean they are grown up.
He promised as soon as they are grown up they will take care of me again. Grandma said he is telling me the truth.
Your friend,
TD
And there are more letters equally meaningful. You don't want to miss this book if you are facing family problems.
