Comments on: What’s in a “Broken Home”?

By: Helen Brown

Helen Brown — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:38:07 +0000

WOW! I only wish more people could read your article, My niece came home to inform me that a teacher made a comment about her. she said my niece came from a broken home. Needless to say my niece was distraught.There has never been any drug, alcohol,or violence in our home. I just don’t understand why a teacher would be so cruel. I wonder what kind of home this teacher considers good enough.

By: Lisa Maria Carroll

Lisa Maria Carroll — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:09:58 +0000

Children would rather be from a broken home, than live in one (Dr. Phil). In order for us to be principled when it comes to our children, we must first be principled when it comes to ourselves.

By: Jeremiah Jahi

Jeremiah Jahi — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:53:54 +0000

Wow! I found this article to be quite wonderful. The idea of your parents working together in what seems to be harmony is very inspiring. I can’t help but wonder if the ties to the “struggle,” helped them to see that doing what was good for you was bigger than just what happened between them. God said, to Jeremiah: “I knew you before you were born.” Which to me means he knew he was destined for a purpose. I say that to say that it appears your parents had that same idea in mind. They knew you would be something great, so let us not ruin greatness because of our situation.

If we can get more people to be that way today. Is it possible in such a market driven and market value system today? I guess time will tell.

I am glad that all is well for you brother and I hope you are doing the same for your kids.

Very nice story.

Peace, Love, and Respect

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:14:44 +0000

Very thoughtful. Thanks!

By: Talibah

Talibah — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:36:34 +0000

I agree. Great post. I really love how you challenge this notion of a broken home. I am certain that part of the challenge our children often face when our families don’t look like “norm” that apparently for Black people is not necessarily the “norm” anymore, is the sense of shame and “brokenness” that we sometimes impose as parents. Our own guilt, feelings of failure, etc. coupled with the societal judgement of our circumstances just make for a nasty little pill that we feed our children either consciously or subconsciourly, I think. So, thanks for challenging us to see something else.

By: MIchell L. Davis

MIchell L. Davis — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:28:37 +0000

Nice article. I think all parents whether inside or outside of the home should be more “principled” in their parenting, always asking themselves, “what is my behavior teaching my child?” or if more proactive, asking “how can I teach this [principle] to my child through my behavior.” Ultimately, it is always about love; demonstrating love to your child.