As seen on PBS's "POV"
"An unprecedented guide to helping black boys achieve success at
every stage of their lives--at home, at school, and in the world"
Regardless of how wealthy or poor their parents are, all black
boys must confront and surmount the "achievement gap" a divide that
shows up not only in our sons' test scores, but in their social and
emotional development, their physical well-being, and their outlook
on life. As children, they score as high on cognitive tests as
their peers, but at some point, the gap emerges. Why?
This is the question Joe Brewster, M.D., and Michele Stephenson
asked when their own son, Idris, began struggling in a new school.
As they filmed his experiences for their award-winning documentary
"American Promise, " they met an array of researchers who had not
only identified the reasons for the gap, but had come up with
practical, innovative solutions to close it. In "Promises Kept,
"they explain
- how to influence your son's brain "before" he's even born
- how to tell the difference between "authoritarian" and
"authoritative" discipline--and why it matters
- how to create an educational program for your son that matches
his needs
- how to prepare him for explicit and implicit racism in school
and in the wider world
- how to help your child develop resilience, self-discipline,
emotional intelligence, and a positive outlook that will last a
lifetime
Filled with innovative research, practical strategies, and the
voices of parents and children who are grappling with these issues
firsthand, "Promises Kept" will challenge your assumptions and
inspire you to make sure your child isn't lost in the gap.
Praise for "Promises Kept"
"The authors offer a plethora of information and advice geared
toward the specific developmental needs of black boys. . . .
Thorough and detailed, this guidebook is also a call to action. As
Brewster sees it, when people of color remain complacent, they not
only break a tacit promise to future generations to achieve social
equity, they also imperil the futures of both the nation and the
planet. A practical and impassioned parenting guide."--"Kirkus
Reviews"
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"A penetrating look at the standard practices, at school and at
home, that contribute to the achievement gap between the races and
the sexes that seems to put black boys at a disadvantage. Brewster
and Stephenson] debunk myths and offer ten parenting and education
strategies to improve the prospects for black boys to help them
overcome racial stereotypes and low expectations. . . . This is a
practical and insightful look at the particular challenges of
raising black males."--"Booklist"
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