Title A brighter day : how parents can help African American youth / Gail L. Thompson.

Publication Info.	Chicago, Ill. : African American Images, [2009]
	©2009

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Edition	1st ed.
Description	1 online resource (xii, 212 pages)
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203).
Note	Print version record.
Summary	Featuring fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their studiessuch as peer pressure and sexualityas well as the everyday influence of rap music, television, and video games, these accessible strategies teach parents how to communicate better and raise their expectations of their children. Rounded out by advice on how to help with homework, maintain good grades, and enforce the respect for authority on which a good education depends, this indispensable guide also grants parents better insight into the challenges faced by schools.
Subject	Academic achievement -- United States.
	African American youth -- Education.
	African Americans -- Education.
	Education -- Parent participation -- United States.
	Home and school -- United States.
	EDUCATION -- Students & Student Life.
	FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Parenting -- General.
	Academic achievement. (OCoLC)fst00794949
	African American youth -- Education. (OCoLC)fst00799549
	African Americans -- Education. (OCoLC)fst00799600
	Education -- Parent participation. (OCoLC)fst00902710
	Home and school. (OCoLC)fst00959097
	United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Other Form:	Print version: Thompson, Gail L., 1957- Brighter day. 1st ed. Chicago, Ill. : African American Images, ©2009 (DLC) 2010005024
ISBN	9781934155370 (electronic bk.)
	1934155373 (electronic bk.)
	9781934155356 (electronic bk.)
	1934155357 (electronic bk.)

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