When I was little, my mum was telling me about speeding fines. I asked her what would happen if you didn't pay it, and she said you got into a lot of trouble and you might go to jail. I was really scared because I thought that meant that if you tried to buy something and then found you couldn't pay, you would go to jail. I was really scared and even had a dream where my dad was sent to jail when he couldn't pay some bank bill.
A childhood belief about criminals
others believed things like this
- I used to think being engaged meant being in jail. I have no idea how I came to that conclusion.— CNB
- when i was 4or5 i thought if i was naughty i would get sent to jail.— JESSELEE GWYNNE (VICTORA)
- I thought Santa was going to be sent to jail for stealing gifts from Toys R Us.— Sandy
- i used to believe that if i crawl under my bed i would be locked in. like a jail.— K.N.C
- my mum told me when i was 11 if i swore the police would take me to jail. — tg in blue
- I used to believe if I am naughty, a policeman would come get me and throw me to jail!— Melody