Book Review; Thanks Dad! (A new and exciting childrens book.)

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) ARPG Publishing is proud to introduce Stanley G. Buford and his new book: Thanks Dad!  The quality of the writing, the unique experiences of the author, and the national demand for well-developed; Children’s Books on child-rearing and education merit the serious consideration of traditional publishers. Thanks Dad! Is a book... [Read more...]

The Rise of the House Spouse.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The stay-at-home dad goes by many names, home father, house dad, househusband or house-spouse. Are you one of those mentioned? The concept of the stay-at-home dad is a fairly new one.  30 or 40 years ago this was practically unheard of, but now it’s growing in popularity.  With most women working outside of the home the structure... [Read more...]

Putting Kids on Blast.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Growing up some kids at one point and time will not be happy with decisions their parents feel is best.  Parents are sometimes looked at as the enemy and the worst thing ever.  Of course when this happens children miight storm out of the room, mumble and talk back if they have that much back bone. When this happens parents... [Read more...]

Blacks, Gays, and the Normalization of Black Marginalization.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t think it is so much of the ‘normalization’ of homosexuality that bothers me, it is the normalized marginalization of the ‘Black condition’ that bothers me. The reason this is so is because in the American social landscape there is NO single issue greater than the issue of Black inequality... [Read more...]

Message to children of Urban America: It’s 10:00 p.m., Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Many well meaning, yet, misguided parents don’t have a clue as to what motivates children today to do what they do.  In my first book, I discussed 10 things teachers wished parents would do to make education relative in the 21st century.  Today, I’d like to offer some insights, or parent to parent advice. My Christian values... [Read more...]

Ok Now Black Fathers, Yes Black Parenthood Must Not Be Wired for Failure.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Last night, I hosted the premiere for the film “Father’s Day?” in New York City.  The film is an incredible project created by Squeaky Moore and Ashley Shante.  The movie explores the impact of fatherless homes in the black community and how it affects our thinking as adults. The house was packed and the film was extraordinary,... [Read more...]

You Have No Right to Access Your Child’s Cell Phone Records.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As a parent of a 12 year old do I have the right to my child’s cell phone records? Of course I do. I pay the cell phone bill. Not only do I pay the cell phone bill, I also feed him, clothe him and I give him shelter. Did I mention that I pay the cell phone bill? Did you know that it takes a court order to retrieve your child’s... [Read more...]

Black Fathers: Lessons Learned from Trayvon Martin.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Black youth both young men and women are being killed, their lives seemingly have no valuable. Just another statistic for vital statistics and crime reports and  another one or two minute sound bite for news media. Young men like Trayvon Martin (Sanford, Florida), Ervin Jefferson (Atlanta, Ga.), 20-year-old Kendrec Lavelle McDade... [Read more...]

Top 25 Things Single Black Fathers Should Know That Your Child’s Mother Would Probably Never Tell You.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Involved single fathers, the one’s who pick up their children, keep them for the weekend or every other week are still sometimes left out in the cold when it comes the little things. Dads who care want more rather than less information about their children. They want to know that their children are safe, adjusting well and... [Read more...]

20 Rules: Yes for Parents of Adolescents.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Adolescence, the period between childhood and adulthood, has grown longer in our time. Kids are experiencing puberty earlier and staying connected to their parents later in life than previous generations. Thus, adolescence in many instances can be just as tough a season on parents as it is on the kids! Get your Early Childhood... [Read more...]

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