Raising Black Children

by James P. Comer and Alvin F. Poussaint

Book Overview

Two of America's most trusted and respected authorities on child care provide answers to nearly 1000 questions on the problem of raising African-American children. Along with the traditional demands of parenthood, today's parents must grapple with such daunting issues as drugs, AIDS, violence, and educational pressures. But black parents face an even more challenging task- they must actively combat negative messages of racism while teaching their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452268397
• ISBN13: 9780452268395
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Raising Black Children is insightful.

Everyone who has children in their life should read this book. It is knowledge that everyone should know. Understanding that kids are different and race and color does matter will help raise kids into adults that are not self centered. I love this book so much that it is now on my christmas list to give out as gifts.

Raising Black Children

I first read this book in 1992 when my daughter was 2 years old. I have found it to be a very useful tool in answering many of my questions with regards to the changes that she has gone through and the fears she may face as an eight year old. I also have an eleven year old son, who was having a problem controlling his anger. I referred to the book, and learned how to help my son understand the importance of controlled behavior, and alternative ways to express anger. I have also encouraged my son to read certain chapters in the book, to let him know that he is not alone in what he is feeling. I like the fact that this book deals with real life problems, and offers real solutions. My husband and I are parents who do not believe in spanking our children, it was a joy to read that the authors supported our views on the harms of spanking. I give away copies of this book to friends and famalies who ask me how we have been able to raise two, generous, kind and well behaved kids.