Mothering: Racial Differences in Parenting Styles Between Black and White Women
The differences in parenting styles between a Black Momma and a White Mom are discussed and analyzed. Can you relate?
The differences in parenting styles between a Black Momma and a White Mom are discussed and analyzed. Can you relate?
Households in which children live with a single mom and a “live in” boyfriend increases a child’s risk of abuse to 8x that of children living with their married parents. Most homicides of young children are committed by family members through beatings or suffocation. Although victims include approximately equal numbers of boys and girls, offenders include a disproportionate number of women, primarily their young, single mothers.
Should unmarried women involved in uncommitted sexual relationships opt for an abortion or have a baby? Advice columnist Deborrah Cooper discusses the pro-life movement’s true agenda regarding gaining control of the wombs of young Black and poor women.
Some men are hesitant to date a woman with children, and have a long list of reasons they feel such a relationship is more trouble than it’s worth. Recognizing their fears though, single Moms can approach the dating arena armed with knowledge and ready to deal with male fears head on!
Why is it that so many parents are afraid to say the word “no!” to their children? I’ve observed parents being kicked, punched, yelled at, talked to with disrespect and whined half to death by their bratty, spoiled monsters. Why can’t they tell them to stop screaming, stop acting a fool, and do it now because I said so! Join me as I launch the Let’s Bring “NO!” Back campaign!
Though the school environment can certainly hinder or support and advance a child’s academic success, school is NOT where the foundation for learning and future academic achievement should be established. That process must begin at home. Here are some suggestions on how to create a positive learning environment for your Black child.
In the first video of the Sistah Girl series, she sits down and has a chat with the #1 man in her life about the future of their relationship. The catch is her boo thang just happens to be Bishop Eddie Long!
Being a mother comes with huge financial responsibilities as well as mental/emotional obligations. Providing food, clothing and shelter is just the tip of the iceberg. Children brought up in broken family units or one that has only one parent in it right from the start, tend to have more social and behavioral problems as compared to those who were raised by both parents. Statistics show that individuals, who are single parents are more likely to live in poverty, especially “baby mommas”, as they tend to be younger and less educated.
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