Mtoto House : vision to victory : raising African American children communally / Shelley McIntosh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McIntosh, Shelley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pan African Orthodox Christian Church.

African American children.

Child rearing--Religious aspects--Pan African Orthodox Christian Church.

Child rearing--Religious aspects.

Physical Description:

xxi, 149 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Hamilton Books, [2005]

Summary:

How can parents, educators, and clergy work together for the quality of lives for African American children? Mtoto House: Vision to Victory addresses this question by presenting the theories and practices of a faith-based institution called Mtoto House, the "Children's Community." The history and rituals of this institution along with the voices of children and adults are presented in a readable style. This book also provides a discussion of analyses and implications for parents, educators, and clergy.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Beginning 1

Chapter 2 Theoretical Pillars 15

Chapter 3 Theory and Practice Become One 33

Chapter 4 Miracle Workers 61

Chapter 5 The Voices of Our Children 81

Chapter 6 The Essence of Our Children's Voices: An Analysis 113

Chapter 7 Critical Reflections: Looking Back and Looking Forward 125.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-145) and index.

ISBN:

0761831797

OCLC:

61887661