She sees and knows her dad was hurting to do what he did, and is hurting not to be with his family now, so she's struggling to feel her feelings without breaking him more. So much for a kid to carry.
It is when your dad has lied to you and he knows your hurting and he knows what he did was wrong. Then he says he won’t do it again. Then he does. So yea it is mean when you are in her situation. And she knows it and she doesn’t deserve to go through that
Right usually i hear about moms being petty as hell to their kids dads and acting like that isnt mentally damaging for the kid and its for their own good when in reality its out of their own bias because their little relationship didn't work out.
@@jimmyneutron6766 i know first hand what a petty mom is like. She didn't let me speak to my dad over the phone until a while after he got in jail, and after that she would always talk crap about him.
It's hard! My daughters father is in Prison. We make sure she gets to speak with him everyday or video visits and in no time We'll get to do in person visits. I have her in therapy. It's huge not having the other parent, even more so if they had a relationship with them and then bam, they are gone in prison. She feels neglected at only 4 years old😭 It's heartbreaking.
This happened 6 years ago. I really hope these dads have found a better path in life. Their children deserve this change of life and I hope they are all in better places now.
@@malonembappe6509 This is so sad... I know it's hard to stay out of this life when they get out of jail for different reasons but these kids deserved better :(
7 years now 😢 This is so sad I don’t know what I would do without my parents they are such a big part of my life and without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
They need more help they are trained for prison, they are not helped to become self-sufficient or psychological fitt. We have good prisons that help then to go back and work or get themselves help.
I've volunteered with them twice (once inside the prison, once outside for low-level offenders) and it's truly such a remarkable organization. Yes, it's for the kids, but the dads are treated with deep dignity and respect- they're not known by their wrongdoings but as their identities as human beings and fathers. It's a weird and humbling dynamic and I wish more people had the opportunity to experience this group's mission.
@@annasloan2472 Yeah, and I bet you also treat r@pists and murderers as decent human beings just because they have children and you ignore what they did in the first place, huh? These criminals wouldn't be criminals if they just didn't commit crime. They have no one to blame but themselves. I have zero sympathy for them.
@@brandonizaguirre2963 wow, what the hell man. It's never as simple as that and you should know it. Also, I'm pretty sure there's an extremely heavy screening processes for the prisoners/fathers that get to participate. I'm sure they have to have impeccably good behavior to earn the opportunity and much more. Every case is unique. The father who was a murderer was in a bar fight. It was probably an unintentional murder. Still murder, yes, but it was probably something like involuntary manslaughter. (alcohol + bar fights don't go good together). A rapist would be unlikely to participate in something like this that, again, is FOR THE KIDS more than anything else. Hopefully you at least have sympathy for the children.
Atleast someone relized the first comment is horrible my mom is in and out of jail my hole life she just got out a month ogo my dad abanded me when i was 3 i got adopted by my gram 😢
This not only helps the children, but it also helps the prisoners. They get to feel love. They get to feel human. You can't lock people up and expect them to retain their humanity. They need to have the chance to feel that. THAT is what will help them reintegrate into society when they get out.
That’s part of why I appreciate the prison system in my country, Norway. It emphasizes reform and in turn among criminals there’s a high percentage of one-time offenders who serve their time and stay out afterwards, instead of going in and out of prison.
@@ThatGreenCrystal That greatly depends on the level of security the inmates require. My dad served time in a high security prison, which more so resemble prisons in the US. When he was later transferred to a low security prison he got decent meals, got to watch TV, his kids and wife could visit, we could even apply for a certain amount of time where he got to spend time with us outside of prison, like a 24 hour period (sometimes less, sometimes more). He was also allowed to get a job and work if he was monitored by either an ankle monitor or someone who worked in the prison. He wasn’t considered a flight risk or a threat to himself or others so he was given more leniency there than if he had stayed in the high security and clearly wasn’t trustworthy.
I feel that prisoners who have kids not only need to love their kids and be happy with them but realize that having kids gives them a purpose to grow, change, and rehabilitate themselves into better people.
Agreed. It seems obvious to us that they'll know that they're hurting them by going to prison .. but maybe, they have to SEE it first hand & spent those moments bonding to really understand that they're actions are hurting the ones they love the most. ❤️ Maybe, this will be an eye opener for them to not go back. For their kids. I wish this program was everywhere. It's truly incredible.
@@katelyns419 "Not to go back" sometimes it's not that easy. You can't just get a job after having been in prison, or get a house. If you come out of prison and you're homeless and hungry, with a box of your stuff and a Starbucks giftcard that's 10 dollars (if you're lucky) then what would you do?
The little girl sleeping with the picture with her dad next to her shattered my heart into a million pieces 😭this program should be all over the country, so heart warming to see.
Man listen. Even though my dad has never been in prison, videos like this helps you appreciate what you have even more. I’m 25 years old and I am a blind man and I am living on my own now. When I first moved into my own place my dad helped me out a lot and spent a lot of time with me and has seen me develop into my own person in my own apartment. I appreciate my father for doing that. Thank you dad for everything.
@@_rtx_ but once kids come around it can change the life's of them and make them want to be better and want to spend more time with them and I know this from my life
@@slovelyyx7718 Go to a single class on sociology. Your refusal to help these people will only lead to more trauma and struggle for their families and communities. I’m not arguing with someone who lacks basic human empathy and fails to understand the disparity that some people are set up with from the beginning of their lives.
This made me cry a lot. I had my father growing up but he was emotionally unavailable and I would say abusive. Sometimes not having a dad all the time isn’t as bad as having one there. I felt like these dads showed more love and support than my dad ever did throughout my life. He’s changed a lot now and is better. I do love him but seeing what I missed out on has made me emotional.
Exactly. People like to ignore how children feel when they have an abusive dad's, it's actually worse. It ruins your perspective of things , it ruins your trust... Its misogynists who like to throw around the narrative of needing fathers because they prioritise males even when they are abusive. They mess up the system for kids.
Same here, my father was absent most of the time (having affairs). When he was home, he was abusive and negligent towards my mother and I. It is a relief that I haven’t seen nor heard from him for many years now. At least The fathers in this video WANT to be a father figure for their children.
I'm a person who has been benefited from one day with god. As a kid i never knew my dad like that. I only knew him by his voice and by his jpay messages. I never knew what it was like to have a daddy daughter dance. When i first heard that i was going to see my dad for the first time since i was 4 it had GREATLY affected my mental health i was in TEARS like my mom told me i was going to a program called " one day with god" I was full on SOBBING ( she has told me inside of a restaurant and everybody was staring i didnt care nor notice though). you never realize how much you love and miss your dad until you see him. When i first went to that program we had mentors and i remember them telling me when i see him come out of those doors i need to run so fast and jump into his arms and MAKE SURE he falls over and guess what i did and it felt so good to finally hug my dad. after that we ate cake, made a bunch a drawings, made a goal book, made this lamp thingie, and we had a dance, and at the end we released balloons and i got these gifts from my dad i had got a portrait of us, a blanket with the words " dear, (my name) i know how hard it can be to not have me there with you so whenever you miss me just hug this blanket and remember i always love you
It's not about what the dad deserves. Its all about what the kids deserve. The children never murdered anyone never sold drugs. They are the innocent of the guilty
These kids need to be protected from their deadbeat dad's whom don't keep their word when they're released and commit crimes just to be incarcerated again!! Not fair to these children.
@@carmenm.478 don’t you see that’s to these kids they don’t see a deadbeat or a prisoner, they see their dad that they need in their life. They need those opportunities to even remember what he looks like.
I read the comments. I knew it'd be emotional. I knew I'd cry. But I did NOT expect to be bawling with joy, pain and admiration. It really is about the kids. Scottie. We need people like you in the world. Thank you so much for doing this for the kids, the silent victims. Thank you.
I feel for the girls in this video, my father has always been in and out of prison and jail. It hurts me to know he makes promises and can’t keep them, saying he’ll be better and he’ll stay out of prison but he ends up going back breaks me. Then the part of getting comfortable talking on the phone and some awkwardness when talking in real life, face to face. Amaya and her father remind me so much of me and my father, along with some bits with Arkinya and her father too.
@@ItsBloxy379 I do, but personally I’m a girl, a female. So I can’t say how the boys may feel themselves, though they may as well feel the same but then again, I’m a female not a male.
That little girl who told the other she knows how she feels ... Heart breaking ❤️ 😭 she knows so much for her young age. I hope this special event is an eye opening experience for these dad's. ❤️ I truly hope for these kids sakes.
I started crying when they were running to their dads. i also started crying when they were dancing, and also, when they were saying goodbye, this is so wholesome ❤
Be strong. My dad died of cancer when I was 5. I am now 32 years old and after watching this it moved me to tears. May God watch over your dad and I hope he will be home soon.
It made me cry when the dad said it was his fault not his sons. I also started tearing up when the little girl said that it means everything to be back with her dad and its like he is at home, i hope they are all back home now. ❤
I hate that judges dont care about that some of the People have children they desereve a childhood And that problem can affect inoccent People in bad ways
Ali Haidar seriously? The judges must have no biased opinion. Though they have families, they did what they did. The judges need to judge fairly for the victim. The people behind bars aren’t really the victim here. It’s really their own fault.
When that dad held his son and told him that he loved him, and that it wasn’t his fault, I was holding back tears. This was 8 years ago, I wonder how those kids and fathers are doing now. I hope everyone’s in a better place.
My kids dad moved 5 states away, she was & is still hurt. When I see a dad actually parent, it warms my heart. A man can really change his soul when he fully commits to being a good dad. Props to all the dads that are there for their kids.....
@@Cassxowary that's wrong..we shouldn't let someone suffer in regrets..it will just make you bad wanting someone's life to be miserable but if the person hasn't repented, reflected and tried to change then s/he may not experience that yet.
@@Cassxowary thats the same as killing a person. It is rlly bad to kill/hurt a child in anyway but they should be forgiven if they are really sorry. But I see what you mean, it would be very hard to trust them after that. It would take probably years for me to forgive them
My dad did jail time & I can still remember (some 40+ years later) how it felt when he was locked up. Being 11 years old & not being able to have dad for the holidays or on the weekends. This video hit hard.
I’m 17 years old when I was younger my dad used to verbally and physically abuse my family. In grade 4 he was charged with sexual assault, the case remained open and he lived with my family again. Those years were terrifying, I was always afraid of him hurting me. In 9th grade, I came home to see my mom and my sister distraught. They told me my dad had been arrested, I couldn’t even hide my joy. He’s been gone for more than 3 years now. I don’t want him to come back. But I do miss him, because he was my dad. There were happy moments with him too. I always just wanted to feel safe around him.
Im also 17, and my dad was accused of sexual assault when I was 11 or 12. He had seggs with someone and they falsely accused him of sexual assault. I didn’t know that he was gonna go to prison until 4 days before he went, and he finally told me and my brother. I was 13 when he went away. I miss him so much. My mom tries to make me feel like I shouldn’t love him. But I do love him, he is my dad. He always put work before me and my siblings, but I still think he was a pretty good dad. I have some good memories with him. I had to go from when I was 13yo until a few months ago (17yo) without seeing him. When I was 13, I used to cry at night fearing that I would never see him again, and I would think “all I want is one hug from my dad”.
Don’t know why these guys are willing to do serious crimes when they have a child waiting for them. A real man is willing to work whatever job it takes as long as he can see his family at the end of the day and keep a roof over their head.
This program needs to be in every prison. Breaks my heart. Yes, children are the silent victims and they need their fathers and their fathers need them. Just because a man’s incarcerated doesn’t mean his ability to love and parent his kids stops. It doesn’t mean that he is not a good parent. These types of programs benefit both parent and child and helps to foster self-worth and attachment.
I absolutely agree with you on that. My ex husband has been in jail for almost a year now and it breaks my heart that my daughter is the one who showed me this video. I'm heartbroken right now and there's nothing I can do to help her. My fiance passed away from brain cancer 2 weeks before her father was arrested and she was just as close to him as she is with her father so she has been through so much. Unfortunately the jail doesn't allow any contact other than video chat or phone calls which cost more for 10 minutes than most people where we live make per hour. The children involved are the ones who are suffering the most and I hope that more facilities will have programs like this one available to help the children not punish them too.
Watched my great nephew grow closer to his Dad as his prison sentance neared the end. He was 10 when he got out and loved connecting with him and finding out they both were artists. The father went to live with my sister the boy's grandmother and we thought he was on his way only to return to his thieving, drugging ways eventually disappearing breaking my great nephews heart. Now my great nephew has a son but he doesn't know how to be Dad so the family is all pitching in to try and help him learn how important the bond is needed and wanted.
My dad is in prison, he went to prison when I was 12 almost 13. I took out my anger at school by getting into fights and getting into trouble. Some kids would bring tequila to school and we would drink it at recess, and I did this to numb the pain of missing my dad. Then the next year (8th grade) when I was 13, I met a girl and we got along great. I was excited to go to school because I knew I was gonna see her. Eventually we had sex. We had sex a lot of times and I never had access to condoms because I couldn’t get anywhere to buy them or ask my mom because I was only 13. She got pregnant and immediately told her parents who were the most supportive parents ever. But I never told my mom, and her parents didn’t tell my mom because they thought that she might get scared and want an abortion. My son was born when I was 13. I’m now 17 and my dad is still in prison. But now I have a beautiful 3 year old son who I would die for. I travelled back to USA (I had to move away from there when I was 14), and got to spend the entire day with my son. It was the best day of my life. But leaving him was extremely hard. I cannot describe the pain of having to stop hugging him, put him down, and get into the car and drive away knowing it could be another year before I see him again. I don’t know how to be a dad. I’m only 17, and I don’t live anywhere near my son. But I still love him more than anything on this earth, and he loves me too.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I'm not even in jail. Never have been. Downside to having a kid with the daughter of a millionaire: lawyers and finely-tuned custody arrangements that you don't have the money to fight. One blown transmission later & you're fucked for years because the agreement doesn't include phone or video calls, and the vehicle for visitation has to pass inspection even if you're not leaving the meetup park.
@@robinfro but what if your child wants to meet up by their own accord outside of the time assigned by custody? Or if your child reaches out to you through social media?
as someone whos dad was in prison, i can tell and feel how much they really love and care about their children, my dad never cared enough to see me, he would call me once every now and then to tell me not to come see him but im so happy that these young children get to have this relationship with their father.
okay ngl two things broke me: - the girls speech about meeting her dad - the boy crying to his dad, which the dad was saying 'its not your fault its mine.' like how do you handle this much emotion
Got a friend in jail for 7 years so far , 5 years left and his girl raising 2 kids, a 9 and 8 year old, she hasn’t even thought about dating either, waiting for his return. Talk about loyalty ! I can’t even get a text back 🥺
The little girl with the freckles broke my heart.. "he lied to me" will follow and haunt her into every relationship and next thing you know she's the crazy, angry girl who can't stay out of trouble..
The way Amiya sounded was so mature, she understands that her father does bad things, and the fact that she told him he only had one more chance because he has broken a lot of promises makes her sound so much older then she is. But as soon as I heard her scream for her dad I realized that she’s just a little girl who misses and loves her dad regardless. edit: wow this got more likes then I expected! and yes I noticed I spelt her name wrong and fixed it :)
As a father, this hits home. It’s amazing what this organization is doing; it’s changing lives. Humans that made mistakes still deserve the simple things in life, including a child’s heart. I appreciate this movement so much and wish nothing but love and ‘better tomorrows’ for all. Love - keep it simple.
God bless the woman that started this program! It was rooted in a lot of childhood pain. I’m so glad God used that pain to make something so beautiful. It changes the lives of so many children!
+JacobChunioo sometimes... You wouldnt know unless you've been to jail it can fuck you up being in a room 23 hrs a day ive done it and im not proud but I never want to go back. to much life to live 4 walls all day make you squirrelly
My absolute best friend for the past 10 years had both his mother and father werelocked up when he was 9 years old and whenever his mom would call from inside it was amazing how much effort she put into being apart of his life. She would get to know all his friends and would always make him happy. His mom got out 3 years ago and she’s one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. I honestly think of her as a second mom.
We need so many more ms. Barnes in this world!! I absolutely adore what she's trying to do. & Respect her so much for doing something so many people would be too afraid of doing.
What an amazing program! Memories are being created, if for but a fleeting moment. A lot of healing taking place there. Thank God that there are caring humans that can see beyond offences and just look at the parent - child relationship that needs support.
Every kid deserves a loving and involved dad that’s a role model. Us grown ass men let too much crap get to us and allow our kids to suffer. Step it up men! We got this!
African Beauty some of the kids can’t travel there every time. Like the reporter said that one of the kids traveled from Florida to Michigan so she could see her dad.
The United States prison system is not about rehabilitation, sadly. It is about the most pain and torture possible, in order to break a person and make them stay in a hardened hearted place. It should not be this way. Programs such as these are not common at all.
@Nevaeh Nevaeh This program is a Christian program and all the father's are hand selected. Im not sure if uou heard correctly but only 20 prisoners were alowed to participate im sure becuase of good behavior. You know Grace is a gift no one deserves not even the most law abiding citizen. I belive im everyone being held accountable for thier actions buf i also stongly belive in redemption. I just think its sad that we are so condemning like we never needed a second chance before. We are all sinners. Some more than others. Its becuase of thise mentality that the united states is overflowing with prisoners becuase programs that offer you Gods grace are belittled and not supported. Its mote convenient for the pockets of the country to make more jails and continue cramming them in than to offer grace to a selected few that want to recive it..
I have watch/seen this video 4 yrs ago, cant even count how manytimes i have watched it but it always pears straight into my heart..i wonder why this poor kids and dad makes me cries all the time.i love them so much i hope they all live happily.wish all the sucess,love and all the very best.
Yes, of course it should. But it takes a lot of time, effort, planning, money, etc. to accomplish something like this. && America (THE GOVERNMENT) doesn't care about us citizens - AT ALL - if you haven't figured out yet😉 Therefore these things have to always be done by foundations like the one named in this video. Good ol' Merica for ya !!!!!
@@ramirami3924 It's because he's a father. Sure, he did a crime but he was a father and it can be devestating, but it doesn't mean there can be excuses.
Guys what she means is, its sad for the kid he gets to know that his dad will be in prison forever. No dad to teach him to be strong and stand up for himself. To show him right from wrong. To teach him how to shoot his first basket, or kick his first soccer ball, etc... Even though he did commit murder witch is worse than horrible... Guys think about it, being in jail, watching some of your inmates leave, going to their families while he stays there untill he dies... never just getting a fully normal day to sit at home with his family...
The scene where the daughter who spoke in the mic with her father behind her, made me tear up. My dad (who I never met), was in prison in some point of his life. He was out, for God knows how long, and I've always wanted to look for him and meet him for the first time in my life, but... sadly, I never got that chance because he passed away in 2018. Even though he's gone, I'll always forgive him. If he was alive today...(gosh I'm getting emotional here. trying not to tear up), he would be very proud of his son. For the dads out there, I give my respects for being great fathers for your child or children. And also a question for the dads if you can help me. Like a son to fatherless child seeking greater advice. (dont worry I still have momma) How will I know when the right girl is looking for me, and not the other way around? I'm nervous to just walk up to her and start a conversation then have her think it's weird. Any tips or good ideas?
I know for a fact that whomever God has for you to be part of your future and your life, He will reveal her to you, and you will know in your heart that's the one. You'll just instinctively know when it's time to speak or smile or have that nice eye contact without words. Somehow, your paths will just happen to cross at the proper time. You'll feel it. But just try to not let a special opportunity slip by is all.....❤God bless you.
For those of you wondering how these dads are doing... Arkinya’s dad is still in jail, unfortunately, and will be until 2034 at the earliest. It looks like he has a clean record in the prison in terms of behavior, so hopefully he get released at the earliest date and be reunited with his then-adult daughter. Jeremiah (Amiah’s dad) was last sentenced from jail 2013 (this was recorded in 2015) and he was released in 2019. From what I can find, he has not been to prison since. Hopefully he and his family have been reunited and he gets to be a great father every day ❤️
@@mdstate829 I’m pretty sure it’s that one, the one that said her dad lied to her and she was talking to the other girl who was meeting her dad for the first time.
@@marissavela2270 Well the drug war has never been something I’ve fully agreed with but he said, “ People who have got children shouldn’t get life” but some people are devoted parents and still take the lives of parents of other kids.
My boyfriend was put in a mental hospital for four days. I hated it so much, but I can't even imagine if he was gone for a year or life. I cried every second of the 4 days when he was gone. This is beautiful I cried the whole time. And I've seen this so many times.
I fr started crying as soon as I saw these fathers crying with their children. It really reminded me of how me and my father haven't really had a strong relationship with each other since hes always at work and he never really had parents around growing up. These kids and parents deserve so much.
omh this is heartbreaking. the dad who was kissing his son’s forehand and you could see him crying and then says it’s all his fault, really made me cry
My dad is currently in prison and it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. The things he did effected my family horribly. However, he’s still my dad and all I’ve ever wanted was him to be there for me.
I remember doing this with my dad! It was very nerv racking, it was awkard, but it felt nice being with him just for a little while, i havent seen him in 6 years til then, now i live with him, and sometimes i need to be reminded how much i really appreciate him.
It’s a win win for both sides. The parent gets a reality check that their kids and family loves them. Keeps them straight in their ally. But also prevents more damage from happening to the kids
It really does. I study this for my degree and you'd be surprised how much visitations effect the chances of prisoners recidivating. Even just one visitation, can drastically increase the changes of rehabilitation
“You did nothing wrong. It’s all my fault. Ok? “ broke my heart
deadass copied a comment above you
@@hoesmad3568 uhm where is the comment? I don’t see it
Umm actually I don’t see a comment that’s the same as this soooo *liar*
@penguinmaster2000 I don’t have an alt account so get the hell out of here
Can I have a timestamp for this moment pls
Being mad because your dad lied to you about changing and being there for your childhood isn’t mean at all
Agreed
I can relate. And I’m crying. Like damn.
She sees and knows her dad was hurting to do what he did, and is hurting not to be with his family now, so she's struggling to feel her feelings without breaking him more. So much for a kid to carry.
She was little she probebly didn't know what mean really was.
It is when your dad has lied to you and he knows your hurting and he knows what he did was wrong. Then he says he won’t do it again. Then he does. So yea it is mean when you are in her situation. And she knows it and she doesn’t deserve to go through that
I also want to add how strong these mothers are for putting their kids first despite what the fathers have done. That is real strength.
Right usually i hear about moms being petty as hell to their kids dads and acting like that isnt mentally damaging for the kid and its for their own good when in reality its out of their own bias because their little relationship didn't work out.
@@jimmyneutron6766 i know first hand what a petty mom is like. She didn't let me speak to my dad over the phone until a while after he got in jail, and after that she would always talk crap about him.
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It's hard! My daughters father is in Prison. We make sure she gets to speak with him everyday or video visits and in no time We'll get to do in person visits. I have her in therapy. It's huge not having the other parent, even more so if they had a relationship with them and then bam, they are gone in prison. She feels neglected at only 4 years old😭 It's heartbreaking.
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This happened 6 years ago. I really hope these dads have found a better path in life. Their children deserve this change of life and I hope they are all in better places now.
they did a follow up and 80% of the dads became reoffenders and are back in jail
@@malonembappe6509 This is so sad... I know it's hard to stay out of this life when they get out of jail for different reasons but these kids deserved better :(
Im 9 and can't imagine it
7 years now 😢 This is so sad I don’t know what I would do without my parents they are such a big part of my life and without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
They need more help they are trained for prison, they are not helped to become self-sufficient or psychological fitt. We have good prisons that help then to go back and work or get themselves help.
I love how the woman running this is 100% for the kids. She doesn’t care if the prisoners did bad things, she just wants the kids to be happy.
Completely understand what you're saying..... but it's definitely wayyyyy deeper than that.
@@321MjC kindly explain the deeper part. I'm curious please
I've volunteered with them twice (once inside the prison, once outside for low-level offenders) and it's truly such a remarkable organization. Yes, it's for the kids, but the dads are treated with deep dignity and respect- they're not known by their wrongdoings but as their identities as human beings and fathers. It's a weird and humbling dynamic and I wish more people had the opportunity to experience this group's mission.
@@annasloan2472 Yeah, and I bet you also treat r@pists and murderers as decent human beings just because they have children and you ignore what they did in the first place, huh? These criminals wouldn't be criminals if they just didn't commit crime. They have no one to blame but themselves. I have zero sympathy for them.
@@brandonizaguirre2963 wow, what the hell man. It's never as simple as that and you should know it. Also, I'm pretty sure there's an extremely heavy screening processes for the prisoners/fathers that get to participate. I'm sure they have to have impeccably good behavior to earn the opportunity and much more. Every case is unique. The father who was a murderer was in a bar fight. It was probably an unintentional murder. Still murder, yes, but it was probably something like involuntary manslaughter. (alcohol + bar fights don't go good together). A rapist would be unlikely to participate in something like this that, again, is FOR THE KIDS more than anything else. Hopefully you at least have sympathy for the children.
I never realized how lucky I am...
Same this had me bawling
Atleast someone relized the first comment is horrible my mom is in and out of jail my hole life she just got out a month ogo my dad abanded me when i was 3 i got adopted by my gram 😢
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@Bella Baker aww stay strong 💪
same
This not only helps the children, but it also helps the prisoners. They get to feel love. They get to feel human. You can't lock people up and expect them to retain their humanity. They need to have the chance to feel that. THAT is what will help them reintegrate into society when they get out.
If they ever do some people need to never see another human being again
That’s part of why I appreciate the prison system in my country, Norway. It emphasizes reform and in turn among criminals there’s a high percentage of one-time offenders who serve their time and stay out afterwards, instead of going in and out of prison.
@@heavnxbound but they actually be living so good in jail 💀💀 5 star meals, gym, a COMPUTER, and a pool in Sweden
@@heavnxbound but you have to be charged of murder
@@ThatGreenCrystal That greatly depends on the level of security the inmates require. My dad served time in a high security prison, which more so resemble prisons in the US. When he was later transferred to a low security prison he got decent meals, got to watch TV, his kids and wife could visit, we could even apply for a certain amount of time where he got to spend time with us outside of prison, like a 24 hour period (sometimes less, sometimes more). He was also allowed to get a job and work if he was monitored by either an ankle monitor or someone who worked in the prison. He wasn’t considered a flight risk or a threat to himself or others so he was given more leniency there than if he had stayed in the high security and clearly wasn’t trustworthy.
I feel that prisoners who have kids not only need to love their kids and be happy with them but realize that having kids gives them a purpose to grow, change, and rehabilitate themselves into better people.
Agreed. It seems obvious to us that they'll know that they're hurting them by going to prison .. but maybe, they have to SEE it first hand & spent those moments bonding to really understand that they're actions are hurting the ones they love the most. ❤️ Maybe, this will be an eye opener for them to not go back. For their kids. I wish this program was everywhere. It's truly incredible.
Imagine how the mother of the murder victim feels watching the man who murdered her child get to enjoy time with his kid 🤷🏽♂️
@@ededdandeddytv5164 It's not about him, it's about the kid who's completely innocent in all this
@@katelyns419 "Not to go back" sometimes it's not that easy. You can't just get a job after having been in prison, or get a house.
If you come out of prison and you're homeless and hungry, with a box of your stuff and a Starbucks giftcard that's 10 dollars (if you're lucky) then what would you do?
@@Widdekuu91 That's the plot of Les Miserables.
Everyone is gangsta until their kids come
NSneca for the first time this type of comment is literally the truth
@@Gysmin yea lol funny but it is true
NSneca lol
Loool xD
NSneca no lie
I was not ready for this emotional breakdown.
Keyi Nsa neither was I tbh
Me too😥
Sameee
Keyi, It really caught me unaware.
DAM THERES SOMETHING IN MY EYE
The little girl sleeping with the picture with her dad next to her shattered my heart into a million pieces 😭this program should be all over the country, so heart warming to see.
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Man listen. Even though my dad has never been in prison, videos like this helps you appreciate what you have even more. I’m 25 years old and I am a blind man and I am living on my own now. When I first moved into my own place my dad helped me out a lot and spent a lot of time with me and has seen me develop into my own person in my own apartment. I appreciate my father for doing that. Thank you dad for everything.
I would kill my self if my father dies when I'm alive.
If your blind how did you type this
Good to hear your dad help you is good you Are doing good
@@bugwild1544 I’m blessed
@@ezmforeal is good to hear
They might have done bad things, but they still love their children.
Never the kids fault
atinyyy yy yep 🙂💗😍
@@_rtx_ ok
possibly other people’s children too
@@_rtx_ but once kids come around it can change the life's of them and make them want to be better and want to spend more time with them and I know this from my life
“He’s lied to me”
I started to cry.
Same
Honestly I felt so bad for them
OMG SAME...
ik exactly how she feels
Fr... If any man lie and break your heart, Dad shouldn't be the one.
it's so sweet how attentive most of them look during the seminar on fatherhood. such a sad thing for them to miss out on their kids for so long.
Yes, that was the most touching part I think.
It’s their fault
@@slovelyyx7718 you're privileged and don't understand the nuances and injustices in our prison system
@@Drowningindisappointmentnope, they were just raised incorrectly and/or had a messed up childhood, nobody’s fault but their parents
@@slovelyyx7718 Go to a single class on sociology. Your refusal to help these people will only lead to more trauma and struggle for their families and communities. I’m not arguing with someone who lacks basic human empathy and fails to understand the disparity that some people are set up with from the beginning of their lives.
This made me cry a lot. I had my father growing up but he was emotionally unavailable and I would say abusive. Sometimes not having a dad all the time isn’t as bad as having one there. I felt like these dads showed more love and support than my dad ever did throughout my life.
He’s changed a lot now and is better. I do love him but seeing what I missed out on has made me emotional.
That's very horrible and sad to hear that little girl said her father later the way she said he lied to me is just sad
Exactly. People like to ignore how children feel when they have an abusive dad's, it's actually worse. It ruins your perspective of things , it ruins your trust...
Its misogynists who like to throw around the narrative of needing fathers because they prioritise males even when they are abusive. They mess up the system for kids.
Same here, my father was absent most of the time (having affairs). When he was home, he was abusive and negligent towards my mother and I. It is a relief that I haven’t seen nor heard from him for many years now. At least The fathers in this video WANT to be a father figure for their children.
This^^ I felt this
I agree....I understand.
I looked it up- Amaya's dad Jeremiah was released from prison in April, and it seems he's been out since!
j g awesome‼️
How i find ?? Can u send me the link
@@alexalynleehope2318 Here it is! mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=439881
@@j...g OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TY TY TY!
@@j...g Yup, You're correct, in April he was released.
The guy with the tattoos with the 2 kids really seems like he has potential. I hope he isn’t back in jail again.
What the hell?! That's judging ppl can have tattoos if they want.
I don't think they were judging. I think they were just pointing out a characteristic so that we knew who they were talking about
the_looser_wolf_alex I’m tatted lol
Virgil Samson exactly lmao 😂
the_looser_wolf_alex you must have not read the comment they only said the guy had Tatts so you would know who they were taking about
I'm a person who has been benefited from one day with god. As a kid i never knew my dad like that. I only knew him by his voice and by his jpay messages. I never knew what it was like to have a daddy daughter dance. When i first heard that i was going to see my dad for the first time since i was 4 it had GREATLY affected my mental health i was in TEARS like my mom told me i was going to a program called " one day with god" I was full on SOBBING ( she has told me inside of a restaurant and everybody was staring i didnt care nor notice though). you never realize how much you love and miss your dad until you see him. When i first went to that program we had mentors and i remember them telling me when i see him come out of those doors i need to run so fast and jump into his arms and MAKE SURE he falls over and guess what i did and it felt so good to finally hug my dad. after that we ate cake, made a bunch a drawings, made a goal book, made this lamp thingie, and we had a dance, and at the end we released balloons and i got these gifts from my dad i had got a portrait of us, a blanket with the words " dear, (my name) i know how hard it can be to not have me there with you so whenever you miss me just hug this blanket and remember i always love you
i pray for you to experience many happy days with your dad that you lost.
This made me tear up, especially when the dad was telling the boy that it wasn't his fault and it was all the dad's fault.
It's not about what the dad deserves. Its all about what the kids deserve. The children never murdered anyone never sold drugs. They are the innocent of the guilty
Exactly.
🙌🙌🙌🙌
These kids need to be protected from their deadbeat dad's whom don't keep their word when they're released and commit crimes just to be incarcerated again!! Not fair to these children.
@@carmenm.478 don’t you see that’s to these kids they don’t see a deadbeat or a prisoner, they see their dad that they need in their life. They need those opportunities to even remember what he looks like.
Yea
"I think that they forget that the children are the silent victims."
That's probably the wisest, most wholesome sentence I've ever heard.
1k likes and 0 replies I am surprised!
@@sussyshin Lol
@@sussyshin why? Liking the comment is like saying “Same” lol
@@MsTinkerbelle87 eh i just like every single comment without even reading it sometimes.
@@saido4178 same
I read the comments. I knew it'd be emotional. I knew I'd cry. But I did NOT expect to be bawling with joy, pain and admiration. It really is about the kids. Scottie. We need people like you in the world. Thank you so much for doing this for the kids, the silent victims. Thank you.
I feel for the girls in this video, my father has always been in and out of prison and jail. It hurts me to know he makes promises and can’t keep them, saying he’ll be better and he’ll stay out of prison but he ends up going back breaks me. Then the part of getting comfortable talking on the phone and some awkwardness when talking in real life, face to face. Amaya and her father remind me so much of me and my father, along with some bits with Arkinya and her father too.
so you dont feel for the boys you idiot?
@@ItsBloxy379 I do, but personally I’m a girl, a female. So I can’t say how the boys may feel themselves, though they may as well feel the same but then again, I’m a female not a male.
@@cloudykumorii anybody would feel it. daddy in and out of jail any guy & girl would feel it.
The first son who tackled his father BROKE me.
Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin he might not like football
Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin but it’s a nice thought
Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin your welcome. have a nice day
Gabrielle Cadieux-Sabourin aaww thanks. i will
if u make everyday a good day, u won’t notice the bad ones
“you did nothing wrong, its all my fault. Ill be home soon. I promise.”
oo my God these children are so strong
veranya2074 we are aren’t we
@@tiyanal3563 that's just sad ... I feel worst now like I'm already crying
Can't stop crying... sad for this kids
🙏🙏
your right we are strong
That little girl who told the other she knows how she feels ... Heart breaking ❤️ 😭 she knows so much for her young age. I hope this special event is an eye opening experience for these dad's. ❤️ I truly hope for these kids sakes.
I started crying when they were running to their dads. i also started crying when they were dancing, and also, when they were saying goodbye, this is so wholesome ❤
Daughter: “I don’t know how to dance”
Dad: “It’s okay you only gonna know if you try”
🥺 cutest thing ever
Is that what her father was telling himself when he wanted to become a criminal?
@@ndknight stfu
@@ndknight gtfo
Fr it’s so cute
@@ndknight don’t say that I’m sure he regrets
I feel the worst for the 15 year old boy. Imagine having absolutely no hope that you’re dad is ever coming home.
Me too..l hope they meet again.
I have hope not gonna marry pimp fed
Ssi military ny hate us
Ny
U ny have nerve to hate us like that do not listen my music
I’m 24 and my dad just went to prison for the first time and I feel like I’m a child without a father now. These interactions were so sweet
Be strong. My dad died of cancer when I was 5. I am now 32 years old and after watching this it moved me to tears. May God watch over your dad and I hope he will be home soon.
It made me cry when the dad said it was his fault not his sons.
I also started tearing up when the little girl said that it means everything to be back with her dad and its like he is at home, i hope they are all back home now. ❤
“He's lied to me.” She knows what the world is like.
Edit: This also made me cry.
Same...she sounded so hurt but was tryna stay strong and talk to the other girl nicely and tryna make the situation better
Killed me
TIME? Someone please tell me!
*piinko_* from 2:40
Yes!!!
"It's all my fault, ok? It's all my fault"
Feeling really sorry for this dad now
I hate that judges dont care about that some of the People have children they desereve a childhood
And that problem can affect inoccent People in bad ways
Ali Haidar it’s a law, like the dad said “it’s all my fault” he did and he got what he needed
lampine my dad say the same when he was on jail
Ali Haidar seriously? The judges must have no biased opinion. Though they have families, they did what they did. The judges need to judge fairly for the victim. The people behind bars aren’t really the victim here. It’s really their own fault.
@@alihaidar3314 Its their fault in the first place, not the judges.
When that dad held his son and told him that he loved him, and that it wasn’t his fault, I was holding back tears. This was 8 years ago, I wonder how those kids and fathers are doing now. I hope everyone’s in a better place.
My kids dad moved 5 states away, she was & is still hurt. When I see a dad actually parent, it warms my heart. A man can really change his soul when he fully commits to being a good dad. Props to all the dads that are there for their kids.....
They should bring this tradition to every prison facility.
...all over the world.
as long as it doesn't apply to child predators and child killers and such!
@@Cassxowary and rapist in general
@@Cassxowary that's wrong..we shouldn't let someone suffer in regrets..it will just make you bad wanting someone's life to be miserable but if the person hasn't repented, reflected and tried to change then s/he may not experience that yet.
@@Cassxowary thats the same as killing a person. It is rlly bad to kill/hurt a child in anyway but they should be forgiven if they are really sorry. But I see what you mean, it would be very hard to trust them after that. It would take probably years for me to forgive them
Me: **tears in my eyes**
I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD DAD IN THE FUTURE
Also me: *Female*
😂
Wait a minute
That’s a twist
Lol
and i oop-
My dad did jail time & I can still remember (some 40+ years later) how it felt when he was locked up. Being 11 years old & not being able to have dad for the holidays or on the weekends. This video hit hard.
I’m 17 years old when I was younger my dad used to verbally and physically abuse my family. In grade 4 he was charged with sexual assault, the case remained open and he lived with my family again. Those years were terrifying, I was always afraid of him hurting me. In 9th grade, I came home to see my mom and my sister distraught. They told me my dad had been arrested, I couldn’t even hide my joy. He’s been gone for more than 3 years now. I don’t want him to come back. But I do miss him, because he was my dad. There were happy moments with him too. I always just wanted to feel safe around him.
Im also 17, and my dad was accused of sexual assault when I was 11 or 12. He had seggs with someone and they falsely accused him of sexual assault. I didn’t know that he was gonna go to prison until 4 days before he went, and he finally told me and my brother. I was 13 when he went away. I miss him so much. My mom tries to make me feel like I shouldn’t love him. But I do love him, he is my dad. He always put work before me and my siblings, but I still think he was a pretty good dad. I have some good memories with him. I had to go from when I was 13yo until a few months ago (17yo) without seeing him. When I was 13, I used to cry at night fearing that I would never see him again, and I would think “all I want is one hug from my dad”.
“You did nothing wrong..”It’s all my fault ok?”that hit me hard….
Same I started crying 😭
Im not in the same situation as these children. But when my parents split I needed that. These kids don’t deserve to live with that guilt
Don’t know why these guys are willing to do serious crimes when they have a child waiting for them. A real man is willing to work whatever job it takes as long as he can see his family at the end of the day and keep a roof over their head.
@@vanillallamaroblox2860 same
@@prestonanonuoso5508 because they’re human and they do shitty things, your “real men” frankly don’t exist
This program needs to be in every prison. Breaks my heart. Yes, children are the silent victims and they need their fathers and their fathers need them. Just because a man’s incarcerated doesn’t mean his ability to love and parent his kids stops. It doesn’t mean that he is not a good parent. These types of programs benefit both parent and child and helps to foster self-worth and attachment.
I absolutely agree with you on that. My ex husband has been in jail for almost a year now and it breaks my heart that my daughter is the one who showed me this video. I'm heartbroken right now and there's nothing I can do to help her. My fiance passed away from brain cancer 2 weeks before her father was arrested and she was just as close to him as she is with her father so she has been through so much. Unfortunately the jail doesn't allow any contact other than video chat or phone calls which cost more for 10 minutes than most people where we live make per hour. The children involved are the ones who are suffering the most and I hope that more facilities will have programs like this one available to help the children not punish them too.
JLINA ANON Thank you for sharing your story.
Who fucking care wake up America
Indeed
Naw waste of my taxes
Watched my great nephew grow closer to his Dad as his prison sentance neared the end. He was 10 when he got out and loved connecting with him and finding out they both were artists. The father went to live with my sister the boy's grandmother and we thought he was on his way only to return to his thieving, drugging ways eventually disappearing breaking my great nephews heart. Now my great nephew has a son but he doesn't know how to be Dad so the family is all pitching in to try and help him learn how important the bond is needed and wanted.
My dad is in prison, he went to prison when I was 12 almost 13. I took out my anger at school by getting into fights and getting into trouble. Some kids would bring tequila to school and we would drink it at recess, and I did this to numb the pain of missing my dad. Then the next year (8th grade) when I was 13, I met a girl and we got along great. I was excited to go to school because I knew I was gonna see her. Eventually we had sex. We had sex a lot of times and I never had access to condoms because I couldn’t get anywhere to buy them or ask my mom because I was only 13. She got pregnant and immediately told her parents who were the most supportive parents ever. But I never told my mom, and her parents didn’t tell my mom because they thought that she might get scared and want an abortion. My son was born when I was 13. I’m now 17 and my dad is still in prison. But now I have a beautiful 3 year old son who I would die for. I travelled back to USA (I had to move away from there when I was 14), and got to spend the entire day with my son. It was the best day of my life. But leaving him was extremely hard. I cannot describe the pain of having to stop hugging him, put him down, and get into the car and drive away knowing it could be another year before I see him again. I don’t know how to be a dad. I’m only 17, and I don’t live anywhere near my son. But I still love him more than anything on this earth, and he loves me too.
Fathers ...essence of life..no matter what they have done...💞😭😭
@You'll never know me because this is the internet I’m so sorry for that 😞
Wait I just realised, it’s 2019, half of these dads are out now 🙃
Unless they went back.
Jason Bracewell true
Bet 90% couldn't handle being released and committed another crime to go back to prison
But it said one dad had to be in prison for 25 years feels bad ;\
@@mafecalderon5368 thats true my dumb self didnt think of why did he go to jail or prison thx
Shout out to the moms for not bashing the dads and allowing them to have even a chance to see their kids.
Moms and dads should let there kids see the other parent in jail or atleast talk to them on the phone.
@@polarblaze9188 *their
@@LindaFromSeaAtTull My bad lol i don't check spelling on youtube tho.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I'm not even in jail. Never have been. Downside to having a kid with the daughter of a millionaire: lawyers and finely-tuned custody arrangements that you don't have the money to fight. One blown transmission later & you're fucked for years because the agreement doesn't include phone or video calls, and the vehicle for visitation has to pass inspection even if you're not leaving the meetup park.
@@robinfro but what if your child wants to meet up by their own accord outside of the time assigned by custody? Or if your child reaches out to you through social media?
as someone whos dad was in prison, i can tell and feel how much they really love and care about their children, my dad never cared enough to see me, he would call me once every now and then to tell me not to come see him but im so happy that these young children get to have this relationship with their father.
Beautiful! This literally made me cry! God is so good.
okay ngl two things broke me:
- the girls speech about meeting her dad
- the boy crying to his dad, which the dad was saying 'its not your fault its mine.'
like how do you handle this much emotion
I know right that girl speech
I cant
Same as the way they do crime
When the boy was crying bro that hit me
Why does it say he made this 69 years ago
when she said that the dad had life sentence, my heart stopped for a second
Same im an ARMY
this isn't about bts tho
Can someone say the time of it?
@Eastyn Bryson Because the first guy got 23 year was second hand murder and the guy that got a life sentence was first degree murder
@@luvb0mb91 i know its about dads
Incredible idea! I can’t imagine how it would be like to go through childhood without a father figure. The founder of this event is truly a kind soul
" They forgot that their children are the silent victims "
There not bad fathers they've just made bad choices
Exactly.
It’s it the bad person, it’s the bad habits or attitude
Yeah
Exactly
@Yeetus Defeetus you can't compare these people to Ted Bundy u brainless guy
I can just imagine the mothers working hard to support those kiddos.
Yes they do!
Yip
Lara Hussain that’s kinda what I was saying
Got a friend in jail for 7 years so far , 5 years left and his girl raising 2 kids, a 9 and 8 year old, she hasn’t even thought about dating either, waiting for his return. Talk about loyalty ! I can’t even get a text back 🥺
Imma just keeep your comment at 911 likes
The little girl with the freckles broke my heart.. "he lied to me" will follow and haunt her into every relationship and next thing you know she's the crazy, angry girl who can't stay out of trouble..
May the Almighty God bless you Mrs. Barnes. Hands up for you
I really hope the dads got out of jail didn’t make the same decisions as before
CHANGE THE PFP NOW! THIS VIDEO MADE ME SAD BUT NOW YOU DROVE IT FURTHER WITH ITACHI THERE! 😭😭
@@KaylaLS ikr😢
@coca cola we all got our favorite characters, even non anime
Random but wasn't there a Naruto fan some years ago who committed suicide because of Itachi's death?
@@dawn0097 damn really?
Wasn’t expecting to cry like a baby but here I am. Let me go hug my dad real quick
I want to hug him too but my dad is really cold to us because all of us 3 siblings are girls :( and we didnt really talk alot
I wish I could but my dad in prison too🙁😭
@@margaritagutierrez6877 same
@@hiremcam You are a good person.
My dad left me, but I'm not complaining because I have my stepfather.
Im in tears. This is amazing. Gives these inmates the motivation to stay focused and change.
i’m about to be 24 and i’ve never been to jail and since i’ve had my son, i never ever will put myself in a position to leave him. he’s my world
The way Amiya sounded was so mature, she understands that her father does bad things, and the fact that she told him he only had one more chance because he has broken a lot of promises makes her sound so much older then she is. But as soon as I heard her scream for her dad I realized that she’s just a little girl who misses and loves her dad regardless.
edit: wow this got more likes then I expected! and yes I noticed I spelt her name wrong and fixed it :)
What's happening to her father now ? i can't seems to search it up!
Man this comment made me cry. Ice spent my whole life with my mom in and out of jail. It's heartbreaking 💔
@@mayvo1412 true love is to accept the reality and still loving endlessly 💖
@@DiyaLDas ummm doesn't answer my question about her father through do you know?
@@mayvo1412 I'm extremely sorry , I was just commenting to Natalie Juarez . I accidentally tag ur comment . Sorry😅
I’m just gonna be honest I cried. A lot.
I love my dad
My dad got shot 4 years ago😭😭😭😭😭
Made it 420 likes, hope you’re happy now
Did your dad illegally download movies from the pirates bay?
Bro it’s a joke
I HATE ELISE EUKLAND!!!!!!!!! Fuck I got naed naed by a white sims player
As a father, this hits home. It’s amazing what this organization is doing; it’s changing lives. Humans that made mistakes still deserve the simple things in life, including a child’s heart. I appreciate this movement so much and wish nothing but love and ‘better tomorrows’ for all.
Love - keep it simple.
God bless the woman that started this program! It was rooted in a lot of childhood pain. I’m so glad God used that pain to make something so beautiful. It changes the lives of so many children!
when Ethan hugged his father and knocked him over I smiled
Blue9015AJ so did i
Blue9015AJ I cried
Blue9015AJ me 2
I did laugh as well and cry
I cried (tears of joy)
I want an update. Some of them should be out by now as of 2019
Isabella Ramirez well, Johnny wouldn’t be out by now
There was the one kid’s father who was in a life sentence for murder.
@@dbrn3160 yeah
Same here, same here
Water on mirror no u moron he has 23 years not life
Every child deserve to be loved by their fathers. Its an amazing feeling.
God bless the people who organized this
babymel Busy W
+JacobChunioo sometimes... You wouldnt know unless you've been to jail it can fuck you up being in a room 23 hrs a day ive done it and im not proud but I never want to go back. to much life to live 4 walls all day make you squirrelly
babymel Busy
babymel Busy Yeah God bless them and God bless all these children who has one of there parents behind bars
babymel Busy god bless
*Me: don't cry don't cry don't cry*
*My eyes: i have to*
*Me: don't you dare*
*My eyes: to late, I made a river*
Girly Wurly sAmE
Girly Wurly I don’t allow myself emotions. Only faked ones allowed. Fake personality too .
Alaura your emo tf
Luis Ventura I’m not emo.
Too*
My absolute best friend for the past 10 years had both his mother and father werelocked up when he was 9 years old and whenever his mom would call from inside it was amazing how much effort she put into being apart of his life. She would get to know all his friends and would always make him happy. His mom got out 3 years ago and she’s one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. I honestly think of her as a second mom.
Thank you Ms Scottie for having this beautiful program for these children and Dads. It helps HEAL both of them 😇
just because there in jail doesn’t mean they don’t have feelings. { I know I put the wrong there you can stop correcting me now }
True
FACTSSS
Who said
No one said that
No one said they didnt
I teared up when one of the dads said to the little boy “ it’s all my fault “!
Dude I started crying when that part came up too
Me to
Same 😢😢 life must be sooo tough for kids with parents in jail
same T-T
Same😪😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
We need so many more ms. Barnes in this world!! I absolutely adore what she's trying to do. & Respect her so much for doing something so many people would be too afraid of doing.
What an amazing program! Memories are being created, if for but a fleeting moment. A lot of healing taking place there. Thank God that there are caring humans that can see beyond offences and just look at the parent - child relationship that needs support.
This made me ugly cry at 2 in the morning
Same. Except somehow it’s 3am😭💔
Me too girll😭
Same but its 1am lol
Is 1 am for me lol
@@annemcchesney4818 omg same hahaha
Who’s crying?
🙋🏻♀️
Teared up but i didnt cry;^)
Not me I was cutting onions
Reese Garner me
🙋😭😭
@@thirtyonepigeons9539 same
Every kid deserves a loving and involved dad that’s a role model.
Us grown ass men let too much crap get to us and allow our kids to suffer. Step it up men! We got this!
it’s been 7 years, i honestly hope all of these dads are with their kids and out of jail now
"Your dads will be coming in shortly"
Kid: bet🏃♂️💨
My dad is in jail so I don’t think so😢
@@aliciaamos6091
I don’t know what to say. I hope you’re well. I hope you’re father’s well. Hang in there, okay 👌
@@guardianofpeace6393 thanks I wish you are safe with what’s going on right now you just made my day❤️
@@aliciaamos6091 May God Bless You🙏
@@aliciaamos6091 sorry to hear that. Hope your well ❤️
This should be held once a month. Rehabilitation is all about support, love, and hope.
African Beauty some of the kids can’t travel there every time. Like the reporter said that one of the kids traveled from Florida to Michigan so she could see her dad.
The United States prison system is not about rehabilitation, sadly. It is about the most pain and torture possible, in order to break a person and make them stay in a hardened hearted place. It should not be this way. Programs such as these are not common at all.
what if its a life sentence
Gachatube Animations some dads with good behavior get to meet their children
@Nevaeh Nevaeh
This program is a Christian program and all the father's are hand selected. Im not sure if uou heard correctly but only 20 prisoners were alowed to participate im sure becuase of good behavior. You know Grace is a gift no one deserves not even the most law abiding citizen. I belive im everyone being held accountable for thier actions buf i also stongly belive in redemption. I just think its sad that we are so condemning like we never needed a second chance before. We are all sinners. Some more than others. Its becuase of thise mentality that the united states is overflowing with prisoners becuase programs that offer you Gods grace are belittled and not supported. Its mote convenient for the pockets of the country to make more jails and continue cramming them in than to offer grace to a selected few that want to recive it..
i cried this whole video, my face is soaked. Lord, please bless these families’💗
I have watch/seen this video 4 yrs ago, cant even count how manytimes i have watched it but it always pears straight into my heart..i wonder why this poor kids and dad makes me cries all the time.i love them so much i hope they all live happily.wish all the sucess,love and all the very best.
Shouldn’t this be happening everywhere?
Yes, of course it should. But it takes a lot of time, effort, planning, money, etc. to accomplish something like this. && America (THE GOVERNMENT) doesn't care about us citizens - AT ALL - if you haven't figured out yet😉 Therefore these things have to always be done by foundations like the one named in this video. Good ol' Merica for ya !!!!!
@@321MjC the system has failed
This made me cry early morning and this kinda life is rare in my country.
I think it should. Why shouldn't other people get this chance? So yeah, I think other places need this opportunity.
@@mr.noseybonk2024 Indeed. Years prior && years ahead... I'm sure😏
It’s very sad how one father has a life sentence in jail 😭😭😭😭. Omg 😮 thanks for the likes
Why are you so sad. He was not wrongfully convicted!
@@ramirami3924 It's because he's a father. Sure, he did a crime but he was a father and it can be devestating, but it doesn't mean there can be excuses.
Guys what she means is, its sad for the kid he gets to know that his dad will be in prison forever. No dad to teach him to be strong and stand up for himself. To show him right from wrong. To teach him how to shoot his first basket, or kick his first soccer ball, etc... Even though he did commit murder witch is worse than horrible... Guys think about it, being in jail, watching some of your inmates leave, going to their families while he stays there untill he dies... never just getting a fully normal day to sit at home with his family...
Dont worry,life is about 25 years,he isn't staying until he dies
@@jaydasering8361 yep. Its really sad. I feel bad for the poor guy, but its his lesson for commiting crime
God man I cried this is so good to see and as an upcoming social worker this is what we need for the children and the prisoners.
This absolutely broke my heart. I’m so glad these kids got time together with their dads though🤍🤍
This proves that everyone in jail and is incarcerated isn't bad and that they still have their Hearts and Souls, ❤️🙏🏼.
Some at least😢 but. Some don’t even care abt they’re kids I know from my life😌
Its nice to see some of them change, but i would never forgive anyone for murder...I just wish this world was peaceful!!🥺
Yes. It’s just crazy to me though to think they killed someone.
Prisoners are people that have just made mistakes bigger than everyday ones
I def forgive someone for stealing or something petty, like tax fraud and stuff like that. I def dont forgive for serious crime.
"He promised me he'll be here with me for the rest of my life , he lied."
urlocalbugboy it’s so heartbreaking
Thor Cloninger that’s horrible
"He lied" broke mah heart🙁🙁
😭😢😭😢
urlocalbugboy that hut
The scene where the daughter who spoke in the mic with her father behind her, made me tear up. My dad (who I never met), was in prison in some point of his life. He was out, for God knows how long, and I've always wanted to look for him and meet him for the first time in my life, but... sadly, I never got that chance because he passed away in 2018. Even though he's gone, I'll always forgive him. If he was alive today...(gosh I'm getting emotional here. trying not to tear up), he would be very proud of his son. For the dads out there, I give my respects for being great fathers for your child or children. And also a question for the dads if you can help me. Like a son to fatherless child seeking greater advice. (dont worry I still have momma)
How will I know when the right girl is looking for me, and not the other way around? I'm nervous to just walk up to her and start a conversation then have her think it's weird. Any tips or good ideas?
I know for a fact that whomever God has for you to be part of your future and your life, He will reveal her to you, and you will know in your heart that's the one. You'll just instinctively know when it's time to speak or smile or have that nice eye contact without words. Somehow, your paths will just happen to cross at the proper time. You'll feel it. But just try to not let a special opportunity slip by is all.....❤God bless you.
This is really touching. Never think about the bad things in this, a lot of people who love their kids deserve time with each other.
For those of you wondering how these dads are doing... Arkinya’s dad is still in jail, unfortunately, and will be until 2034 at the earliest. It looks like he has a clean record in the prison in terms of behavior, so hopefully he get released at the earliest date and be reunited with his then-adult daughter. Jeremiah (Amiah’s dad) was last sentenced from jail 2013 (this was recorded in 2015) and he was released in 2019. From what I can find, he has not been to prison since. Hopefully he and his family have been reunited and he gets to be a great father every day ❤️
Thanks for the update
Awww I’m so happy for Amiah and her brother 🥺
@@mdstate829 I’m pretty sure it’s that one, the one that said her dad lied to her and she was talking to the other girl who was meeting her dad for the first time.
That’s nice
What about Ethan's father?
I feel so bad for the kids who's dad's have life sentences.
It just shouldn’t be a thing for people with kids
@@messi_bald LOL, OKAY. Drop us a line when you get out in the world, kiddo.
@@messi_bald Urrm you realise those people killed people with kids too right??? Whose going to father/mother them???
@@karabojackson2852 how about the people that have drug charges? they didn’t do anything but try and support their family
@@marissavela2270 Well the drug war has never been something I’ve fully agreed with but he said, “ People who have got children shouldn’t get life” but some people are devoted parents and still take the lives of parents of other kids.
My boyfriend was put in a mental hospital for four days. I hated it so much, but I can't even imagine if he was gone for a year or life. I cried every second of the 4 days when he was gone. This is beautiful I cried the whole time. And I've seen this so many times.
I fr started crying as soon as I saw these fathers crying with their children. It really reminded me of how me and my father haven't really had a strong relationship with each other since hes always at work and he never really had parents around growing up. These kids and parents deserve so much.
omh this is heartbreaking. the dad who was kissing his son’s forehand and you could see him crying and then says it’s all his fault, really made me cry
Ik samr
emmroga I cried at that part😢 these kids shouldn’t deserve to have to go through this.
When in the video did it happen?
@@j0annee885 8:50
I am crying now😭😭
He said "its all My fault" and I broke.
The Mystical Doge so did i
so did i
The Mystical Doge I did too
Yep that was it
Omg I Cant Stop....
My dad is currently in prison and it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. The things he did effected my family horribly. However, he’s still my dad and all I’ve ever wanted was him to be there for me.
I remember doing this with my dad! It was very nerv racking, it was awkard, but it felt nice being with him just for a little while, i havent seen him in 6 years til then, now i live with him, and sometimes i need to be reminded how much i really appreciate him.
This would give the prisoners so much to look forward to and stay on the right path. This needs to be more popular in prison systems. I’m bawling
Right. Some people may think it is bad to reward their behavior but it also keeps them in shape and helps the kids.
They should do it every few months.
It’s a win win for both sides. The parent gets a reality check that their kids and family loves them. Keeps them straight in their ally. But also prevents more damage from happening to the kids
It really does. I study this for my degree and you'd be surprised how much visitations effect the chances of prisoners recidivating. Even just one visitation, can drastically increase the changes of rehabilitation
@@alphapudding3636 What are you studying?