discover what it’s wish to be younger, African-American . . . and a father

Voices of African-American teenager Fathers is an insightful examine adolescent being pregnant and parenthood during the eyes of fathers elderly 14 to 19. This designated booklet gains candid interviews with thirty kids who speak about “doing what I acquired to do”—handling their obligations as top they could given their perceptions, obstacles, and existence reports. youngsters discuss how and why they grew to become fathers, how they deal with being a mum or dad, their perceptions of fatherhood, the relationships they've got with their mom and dad and the moms in their childrens, and the way they take care of the standard struggles, calls for, and matters they face.

Nearly a million women among the a while of 15 and 19 turn into pregnant every year within the usa and many of the on hand examine on adolescent parenthood concerned with them. we all know little approximately African-American adolescent fathers or approximately their views at the cultural and socioeconomic stipulations that outline their adventure. Voices of African-American youngster Fathers presents an knowing of those younger fathers all alone phrases and indicates theoretical frameworks, evaluate instruments, and potent interventions to strengthen a course of action to assist African-American adolescent fathers satisfy their roles. worthwhile appendixes, together with an interview consultant and biographies of the particpants, are integrated, as are six tables that make complicated details effortless to entry and understand.

Voices of African-American teenager Fathers examines difficult matters, including:

• intimate, amicable, or hostile relationships with their children’s mothers
• relationships with their very own moms and fathers
• racism and discrimination
• baby support
• lack of independence
• transportation problems
• drugs
• socioeconomic issues
• and masses more

Voices of African-American teenager Fathers is a useful source for counselors, relatives educators, social provider agencies, neighborhood practitioners, and social scientists.