1.
A man is a father
to his children.
2.
A man understands
that as a parent, he is his children's first teacher.
3.
A man teaches his
sons how to be men.
4.
A man requires
his children to read books and newspapers daily.
5.
A man requires
his children to write daily.
6.
A man reads to
his children.
7.
A man requires
that his children read African & Latino-centered literature
toward their life long study of their
history.
8.
A man teaches his
children about their history.
9.
A man teaches his
children about the struggle and their roles in the struggle.
10.
A man talks to
his children about having pride in who they are as young Black
and Latino men.
11.
A man conducts
himself as a role model for his children - he leads by example.
12.
A man reminds his
children that they represent him at all times.
13.
A man spends
quality time with his children.
14.
A man
communicates with his children regularly – both speaking and
listening.
15.
A man has high
expectations for his children, despite his own setbacks.
16.
A man encourages
his children to search for the genius and creativity that lies
within them.
17.
A man challenges
his children to achieve excellence.
18.
A man holds his
children accountable for achieving academic excellence.
19.
A man strives to
motivate, educate and empower his children daily.
20.
A man doesn't
accept mediocrity from his children.
21.
A man tells his
children that he loves them.
22.
A man doesn't
ridicule and demean his children.
23.
A man refrains
from negativity in his interactions with his children.
24.
A man takes his
children to African and Latino-centered educational programs and
activities.
25.
A man exposes his
children to a wide variety of activities
26.
A man helps his
children with their homework.
27.
A man reviews his
children's homework.
28.
A man requires
that his children study - even when they do not have homework.
29.
A man attends
functions and meetings at his children's school.
30.
A man goes to his
children's school to meet and interact with teachers and
administrators.
31.
A man encourages
his children to believe in themselves.
32.
A man assists his
children with determining a purpose in life.
33.
A man assists his
children with understanding that they have a historical
obligation to achieve.
34.
A man encourages
his children to be determined to desire success from within.
35.
A man encourages
his children to develop a vision for success.
36.
A man requires
that his children are goal-oriented.
37.
A man talks to
his children about economics and entrepreneurship as they relate
to individual and community
empowerment.
38.
A man talks to
his children about politics and the political process as they
relate to individual and
community
empowerment.
39.
A man talks to
his children about societal issues and problems as they relate
to individual and
community
empowerment.
40.
A man talks to
his children about community work.
41.
A man talks to
his children about expected and acceptable behavior both in and
out of school.
42.
A man disciplines
his children.
43.
A man teaches his
children positive values.
44.
A man teaches his
children about household responsibilities.
45.
A man teaches his
children conflict resolution.
46.
A man teaches his
children coping and survival skills.
47.
A man monitors
his children's media exposure.
48.
A man monitors
who his children spend their time with.
49.
A man provides
for his children while not depriving them of their needs.
50.
A man teaches his
children about good hygiene and grooming.
51.
A man monitors
his children's attire and overall appearance and has a say in
what they wear
and how they wear it.
52.
A man talks to
his children about respecting elders.
53.
A man talks to
his sons about proper relations with girls.
54.
A man talks to
his sons about respecting, valuing, appreciating and getting
along with other
young men.
55.
A man teaches his
children about God.
