A brighter day : how parents can help African American youth / Gail L. Thompson.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203).

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Featuring fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their studies, such as peer pressure and sexuality, as well as the everyday influence of rap music, television, and video games, these accessible strategies teach parents how to communicate better and raise their expectations of their children. Rounded out by advice on how to help with homework, maintain good grades, and enforce the respect for authority on which a good education depends, this indispensable guide also grants parents better insight into the challenges faced by schools.

Front Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction: For A Child's Sake; 1. I Brought You into This World but You Might Take Me Out: What We Need to Know About Discipline; 2. Nothing from Nothing Leaves Nothing: Why We Need Healthy Self-Esteem and Self-Respect; 3. To Hate or Not to Hate-An Ongoing Dilemma for African Americans: How We Can Help Youth Cope With Racism and Fight Injustice; 4. Seven Life Lessons That Can Empower African American Youth; 5. How We Can Help Our Children Succeed at School; 6. Preparing Our Youth for the Workforce.

7. How We Can Help Our Youth Avoid Prison IncarcerationConclusion: Loving Our Children Enough to Do the Right Thing; Bibliography.

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