The actuality of black kinship bonds and the sense of extended family are exemplifications of the sense of Africanity in black families.. (Author)

Responds to a critique of an earlier article that reviews the multiple perspectives of African-American child-rearing experts and their implications for counseling. A starting point for understanding and appreciating the contributions of African-American child-rearing scholars is the recognition that one parenting perspective cannot address the…

This brief review of the writings and research of African-American child-rearing experts provides a synopsis of the rich assortment of information available to the counseling profession. The most salient theme is that of firm discipline to prepare children for an often antagonistic environment. (EMK)

Current research strongly refutes assertions that nonspanking methods do not work well with African-American children. Autocratic childrearing is no longer effective. Hitting children does not instill confidence or courage, but supports poor self-concepts, builds desire for revenge, and fosters violence. Data is presented to support this view.…

This research study on the black family was based on the position that black culture in the U.S. is the result of a special admixture of the continuation of an African world-view or cultural perspective which operates within the perspective of an Anglo-American world-view. Because this research is guided by this position, it is viewed as a…

The first of four publications in a series of resource guides containing suggested books, records, and audiovisual materials for African-American children and adolescents is presented. The materials provide positive images of black children and realistic depictions of black culture, heritage, and life experiences that are relevant to black…

The second in a series of four resource guides containing annotated citations of books, records, and audiovisual materials for African-American children and adolescents is presented. The materials offer positive images of black children and realistic depictions of black culture, heritage, and life experiences that are relevant to black children…

The third in a series of four resource guides containing annotated citations of books, records, and audiovisual materials for African-American children and adolescents is presented. The materials offer positive images of black youth, and realistic depictions of black culture, heritage, and life experiences that are relevant to black children and…

This publication is the last of a series of four resource guides containing annotated citations of books, records, and audiovisual materials for African-American children and adolescents. The materials offer positive images of black youth and realistic depictions of black culture, heritage, and life experiences that are relevant to black youth.…