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.