This book offers chapters by different authors discussing their experiences with group therapy and interventions encouraging fathers to play a greater role in their children's lives and practice other positive family behaviors. Small groups have the greatest potential to affect such changes for a number of reasons, the editors write, possibly because most social behavior occurs in small groups. Such groups are more effective in enhancing learning and create positive interdependence among members, especially in faith-based interventions. The editors also recognize the importance of the…
This book provides African American parents with guidance for protecting their children from racist hostility while at the same time teaching children character and responsibility. It begins by explaining the following three key ingredients of effective discipline: stickin' to unconditional love and support, watchin' over by providing loving supervision, and gettin' with by providing loving confrontation and accountability. It then discusses myths about African American parents, the effects of racism, and integrating Black cultural style into parenting. Chapter 1 highlights the need for…
In this study an attempt will be made to determine the attitudes of the men towards responsible fatherhood and parenting with the intent of moving towards building stronger communities and reducing the flow of individuals into the corrections system. If in fact we are able to reduce the flow we can move the discussion from corrections versus rehabilitation to what is best for the outside community. (Author abstract, modified).
