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Introduction
In August of last year, after reading one of Daniel Whyte’s books, Letters to Young
Black Men, and being greatly impressed by it, I invited him out to our church, Abyssinian
Missionary Baptist Church, in Oakland, California, to speak, and to have a booksigning
there. After he left California, he called me and told me that he was very impressed
with the way my three sons carried themselves when he had been with us, and congratulated
me on doing such a good job in raising them. He further went on to share with me,
that, in his opinion, a man’s greatest success in life is measured by the way his
children turn out.
He then suggested that I write a book outlining the principles that I used in raising
my sons to help other African-American parents raise their young sons successfully.
And this book is the product of that inspiration.
Beyond that inspiration, another reason why this book is in existence, is because
I feel as though I am obligated, or indebted, to share the knowledge that God gave
me, and that I used in raising my sons, with other African-American parents, so that
they can implement this knowledge in their family life. But, let me say here that
this book is not intended for parents whose sons are already grown into manhood, or
for parents whose sons are almost grown. Because if we are going to raise our sons
up for the glory of God, we have to start when they are young.
In this book, we have included several principles. These principles are not based
upon my opinions, or the opinions of anyone else, but, solely upon what the Word of
God states. These principles will not work for you unless you live up to them daily,
apply them prayerfully, and obey them whole-heartedly. Stephen Covey, in his book,
Everyday Greatness, asks this thought-provoking question: “Will we live our lives
in accordance with proven principles, or will we suffer the consequences of not doing
so?” Then, he goes on to describe, quite eloquently, the power of principles:
Principles are immovable; they are timeless and universal. They do not change.
They are no respectors of age, creed, gender, or status—everyone is equally subject
to them. Principles provide permanent markers against which people can set their direction
in times of both storm and calm, darkness and light.
Thanks to the Einsteins and Newtons of the world, many such principles, or natural
laws, have been discovered in scientific domains. Pilots, for example, are governed
by the four principles of flight—gravity, lift, thrust, and drag. Farmers must learn
to master similar principles, or laws of the harvest. Gymnasts and engineers work
within principles of physics, including laws of opposing forces. But neither the pilots
nor the farmers nor the gymnasts nor the engineers invented the principles, nor can
they alter them. Instead, they can only choose whether or not they will set their
courses by them, or suffer the consequences. For while values drive behaviors, principles
govern consequences.
If African-American parents grasp the principles contained in this book, and apply
them in raising their sons, they will become a part of the solution for the problems
that we face in the black community of America.
—Kevin D. Barnes, Sr.
Successfully
Raising Young Black Men
by Kevin D. Barnes, Sr.
Price: $11.99
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Parents Need to Have a Strong Relationship with the Lord
Chapter 2: Introduce Your Sons to Jesus Christ
Chapter 3: Be There
Chapter 4: Spend Quality and “Quantity” Time with Your Sons
Chapter 5: Taking Authority
Chapter 6: Recognize Gifts and Talents in Your Sons
Chapter 7: Show Genuine Love to Your Sons—Hugs will Prevent Thugs
Chapter 8: Teach Your Sons the Importance of Education
Chapter 9: Help Your Sons Develop Character
Chapter 10: Be Real in Front of Your Sons
Chapter 11: Expose Your Sons to Real Life (without them Actually Having
to
Experience It)
Chapter 12: What the Bible Says About Parenting
Chapter 13: From Mother to Mother
Chapter 14: Sons Honor Their Parents
Chapter 15: 20 Key Things that You Must Teach Your Sons Resources to
Help
Raise Your Sons Successfully
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