RAISING BLACK CHILDREN
Two Leading Psychiatrists Confront,
The Educational, The Social And
Emotional Problems Facing Black Children
by James P. Comer, M.D., and
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D.

"A book that must be read by parents and teachers of black children. As a parent, I thank you."                                                                                                     -Bill Cosby "Along with the traditional demands of parenthood, today's parents much grapple with such daunting issues as drugs, AIDS, violence, and educational pressures. But black parents face an even more challenging task; they must actively combat negative messages of racism while teaching their children to suceed in a white-dominated culture. In this thorough guide to parenting, two noted child psychiatrists, both African-American, focus on the special concerns of black parents. They offer comprehensive advice on nearly 1,000 common child-rearing questions, paying particular attention to such problems as building self-esteem and helping black children cope with the often unconscious racism of white society. Authoritative and comprehensive, Raising Black Children, is an indispensable resource for every African-American family and for teachers of all races who seek to gain sensitivity to the needs of their black pupils.                                                                                            -from back cover

* This book is for all people who are involved in the important job of helping African-American children
    develop in a healthy way.

James P. Comer, M.D., one of the most respected figures in American education , is Professor of Psychiatry at
                                     the Yale Child Study Center. A regular columnist for Parents magazine, he is also the author
                                     of Maggie's American Dream (Plume).   
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., currently Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, was a consultant to NBC's
                                      "The Cosby Show," and has written for Ebony, The New York Times, and
                                      Psychology Today, among other publications.

         

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