This book is a powerful antidote to the negative portrayals of African-American families that abound in mainstream media. It is a "must-read" for researchers, educators, and all who wish to look beyond and beneath the stereotypes of African-American family life.
Foreword; Alfred W. Tatum.Acknowledgments.Introduction: Middle-Income Images and Perceptions.Chapter 1. Child's Literacy Learning: Like a Brick Wall Keeping Her on Task.Chapter 2. Creating Positive Involvement Roles: Embracing Advocacy.Chapter 3. Religion: The Umbrella for Parental Perceptions of Involvement.Chapter 4. Involvement Roles: Not Fifty-Fifty.Chapter 5. Involvement and Socialization Practices for Self-Sufficiency.Chapter 6. Perceptions of Involvement and Micromanaging a Child's Education.Chapter 7. A Parental Literacy Dilemma.Chapter 8. Uncovering the Key Meaning of Parental Involvement.Chapter 9. Conclusion.References.About the Author.
