Black Churches In Mobile Teach Parenting Skills to Inner City Parents
Posted by lunchcountersitin on June 2, 2009
Here is some good news.
Churches in Mobile, AL have joined together to develop and conduct a program on black parenting skills. WKRG.com provides details of their efforts:
“Families need help right now. We’re in a crisis”, says Mobile County Juvenile Court Judge Edmond Naman. In a meeting recently with the WKRG News 5 Crime Solutions Task Force, Judge Naman said the county is exploring new ways of reaching out to families before kids get into trouble.
But, local pastors have already implemented a curriculum the judge is very impressed with, Effective Black Parenting. It is a 15 week skill building program that teaches adults how to better communicate with African American Children.
“it’s a culture difference..where in a caucasian family it’s usually time out. But, in an African American family, it’s I’m fixing to get this belt.. and tear you behind up”, says Sherman Tate, a graduate of the Effective Black Parenting program.
The entire article and accompanying video deserve a look, especially from those of you who are looking for ideas to positively impact your communities.
