Raising Black Boys

by Jawanza Kunjufu

Overview

Geared towards African American parents, this handbook offers more than 100 tips on successfully guiding boys into manhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. By understanding the detrimental impact that peer pressure, rap music, and television have on today’s youth, especially males, parents can learn how to effectively support their children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934155073
Publisher:	African American Images
Publication date:	11/01/2007
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu has been an educational consultant to school districts for more than 30 years and is the author of Black Students. Middle Class Teachers.; Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys; and Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education. He lives in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Contents     iii
Dedication     v
Preface     vi
Framework     1
Trends     15
Parenting Quiz     23
Black Families     27
Mothers     33
Fathers     47
Denial     59
Goals     63
The Power of Words     67
Household Items and Chores     71
Discipline     77
Character     85
Preschool Years     101
Schools     111
Three Critical Grade Levels     125
Reading/Algebra     133
Special Education     141
Peer Pressure     147
Rap Music     157
Television/Video Games     163
Sports     167
Sexuality     177
Safety/Gangs/Drugs     185
Africentricity/Racial Profiling     197
College and Career Development     207
Spirituality     217
It Takes a Village     227
Alternatives     233
Epilogue     237
References     238
Notes     239