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Is Better Parenting the Key to Collective Black Prosperity? (367 hits)

Viewing CNN's "Black in America" was a very confirming experience for me. Prior to the telecast, I was telling parents during my Active Parenting workshops that functional families equal functional societies. And I was asking myself, "Is better parenting the key to collective, black prosperity?"

I was impressed by the testimony of the older, successful, black couple. The rise of their construction company allowed them to have a nice home (in a very pretigious neighborhood, mind you) and expensive cars. More importantly, though, it allowed them to put their children through school, allow these same children to establish platforms for individual prosperity.

However, there are many in our community who would consider these parents sell-outs and the children they reared wannabe Whites. Shameful? Yes. This family is not living to be the brunt of their black American peers joke. They just wanted to take advantage of the righteous opportunities presented to them. I, for one, applaud their efforts, not just because they are living the good life, but because they, the parents, equipped their children with the driven to thrive mindset.

What do you think? Is better parenting the key to collective, black prosperity? If so, and if you're a parent, what are you doing to equip your children with the driven to thrive mindset?

I look forward to reading your responses.

Be blessed, family, and continue to be blessings.

Posted By: J. A. Faulkerson
Thursday, August 7th 2008 at 7:33AM
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better parenting will lead to prosperity in finances and in character. our kids will be more responsible in all areas of their lives from spiritual to financial. another key that all americans need to look at is the many opportunities that our country has to start your own business. this is something that is rarely talked about in schools and universities. having your own business allows for so many tax breaks, flexibility, and unlimited income. with technology today, working 9-5 should be a thing of the past.
Thursday, August 7th 2008 at 9:36AM
stephen futado

Can you define better parenting because the impression that I'm getting is better parenting equals more money. I don't know about you but I know a whole lot of well of families that "lack in character" just like the struggling ones. I totally agree that better parenting is the key. I just argue that it's not so much about the money. There are a lot of great poor families. I come from one. Just because a family or person moves up a tax bracket doesn't mean they will be better off for it. I think we need to focus on the parent aspect of it rather than the financial aspect. Who cares where or how they live. Where they live or how much money they make does not speak to what kind of parents/family they are. Yes, being financially prosperous can be a good thing but it's not the most important thing. Being a good parent regardless of the financial situation is what should be advocated. Contrary to what many people believe, you can raise successful kids that go on to be successful adult in the hood/ghetto. Being financially well off is not a contingent to being a good, successful parent. You are either a good parent or you are not, money aside .
Thursday, August 7th 2008 at 10:45AM
Ebone Evans

I do not equate collective black prosperity to money; I equate it to being able to leverage needed resources that can be transferred to the next generation. I too came from a poor, single parent household. My mother raised three children with help from the public welfare system. However, she provided the platform that my siblings and I needed to pursue both temporal and eternal prosperity. In my book, we are blessed to bless others.

Peace and blessings.
Thursday, August 7th 2008 at 2:14PM
J. A. Faulkerson