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Piece Description
Every year the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services removes some 7,000 kids from their families. Today’s Radio Rookies story comes from 14-year-old Krystle Monclova. Children’s Services had investigated Krystle’s family in the past but she never expected to wind up separated from her parents. When tensions between Krystle and her mom reached a boiling point last spring, she found herself living in a group home.
Broadcast History
WNYC - February 29, 2008 (Morning Edition)
Transcript
KRYSTLE: Hello ladies and gentlemen, it is I. Krystle Monclova reporting live. Oh and this is my favorite song hold on… (music)
KRYSTLE: This is Marian Hall - I call it "the hellhole." I hate it. Not Marian Hall, but being here.
KRYSTLE: Wo ti to ta - just one more song it don’t hurt … (music)
KRYSTLE: When I’m bored, I read. I just read "The Catcher in the Rye," and I love Holden Caulfield - he says damn a lot! We're both away from home for the first time, we both miss our family and we're both funny.
KRYSTLE: I love to make up words. Robogasm (gasp Laugh) Atomic crack wire. Cold bubble gum milk. Those are my little phrases. Anyway I have to go, bye now.
KRYSTLE: Mic check.
MOM: Hi.
KRYSTLE: That’s my mom.
MOM: Hi, this is mom, Margarita.
KRYSTLE: We're waiting to see a social worker.
KRYSTLE: You have a middle name?
MOM: Yeah Margarita.
KRYSTLE: What’s your first name then?...
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INTRO:Every year the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services removes some 7,000 kids from their families. Today’s Radio Rookies story comes from 14-year-old Krystle Monclova. Children’s Services had investigated Krystle’s family in the past but she never expected to wind up separated from her parents. When tensions between Krystle and her mom reached a boiling point last spring, she found herself living in a group home.
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Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines (00:01:49)
Hrishikesh Deshpande
Posted on January 10, 2009 at 04:28 PM | Permalink
Review of “My Not So Sweet Home”
Being separated from our parents isn’t something that most of us will ever have to think about, but for fourteen year old Krystle Monclova, it’s a daily reality. Krystle’s angst and emotion come through very well in the piece, and the vivid descriptions and strong interviews polished and gave depth to the piece. Monclova’s passionate desire to be home with her family juxtapositions with the incisive arguing amongst the family members creates a stark comparison. The piece was well produced, and the overlapping sounds were very smooth. The powerful audio and the importance of the subject make this piece one which everyone should listen to.
Adjectives: Compelling, Thoughtful, Real