We got the nerve to talk about how “bad” these children are nowadays.
Naw, baby, it’s not children that are bad. Rather it’s the parents that are bad because of their poor parenting skills.
Back in the day, “Mama them” knew how to raise children. They didn’t have much in terms 
of money and possessions but they did instill in us good, old-fashioned morals and values.
My, how things have changed.
It’s said we used to have consciousness and no money, now we have money and no consciousness.
Now, Black folks worship the god of materialism. We think good parenting is about giving our children material things. Today’s parents are so focused on giving our children everything they want that our children aren’t receiving what they NEED.
What do our children NEED?
They NEED our love, attention, affection, nurturing, guidance, protection, emotional security, etc.
They NEED a positive relationship with parents and the adults in their lives. In other words, they NEED all things money can’t buy!
It’s time for us to get back to the basics of raising children. It’s time for grown folks to step up and change our priorities and values.
We start by letting go of the dysfunctional American culture values of selfishness, individualism and materialism. Then we replace those dysfunctional values with functional values that help our children live healthy, productive well-balanced lives.
The time is now Black folks…let’s get it together.
Side note: I recorded this episode outdoors. So you will hear the beautiful sounds of the birds in the background.
2 responses so far ↓
Renee // May 31, 2008 at 2:38 pm
SO many people are so busy dragging their kids to this event, or that event that they don’t even take the time to have a conversation with their kids. Sitting down to eat dinner at the same time is treat rather than an everyday occurrence. Just sharing a meal gives you the opportunity to connect with your kids and find out what is going on in their lives.
thenakedtruth // Jun 1, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I agree.
It’s the simple things thak make a huge difference where our children are concerned.
We need to get back to the basics.
Thanks for your comment!
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