Locked Up: Former Inmates Give Us A Glimpse Into The Wild Aspects of Life Behind Bars

Life in prison can change you for the rest of your life, as the child of an inmate in this story tells. After long enough behind bars, it’s easy to imagine that you’ll have certain habits and practices ingrained into you. Returning to normal life often does not remove those practiced activities and behaviors.

This story tells of a father who returned from prison more humble and polite than ever before. The best guess is that the punishment for impoliteness in prison is enough to encourage good behavior in those who have a strong sense of self-preservation.