Alvin Francis Poussaint Quotes

They were afraid if the children were not very obedient they would get in trouble with white people for being uppity or being too agressive. So they were very, very strict. I would say today that we don't need to beat our children.

Alvin Francis Poussaint

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• Obedient
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• They were afraid if the children were not very obedient they would get in trouble with white people for being uppity or being too agressive. So they were very, very strict. I would say today that we don't need to beat our children.

  

  Alvin Francis Poussaint
  • Children
  • Obedient
  • Agressive