Why do so many black men abandon their kids/families? (Page 2)

[Anonymous]

I assume you're referring to African Americans and not blacks in general. Maybe because they're scared to commit? Or find commitment boring I guess. don't know

[koko124]

For the same reason that white men are starting to pick up the habit.

[Anonymous]

It is said to stem from slavery. The family unit was often separated. Once freedom was granted, the trend of absentee fathers stayed. That's the dumbed down version of the theory.

[KHaskins]

That theory is bullshit. Over eighty percent of births in the black community occurred within a marriage at the turn of the last century - comparable to statistics for whites. It was during the 60's and 70's that the trend of fatherlessness in the black community accelerated towards the 72% figure we see today.

[Anonymous]

in my country I never see or even hear about this AlHamdu Lilaah..

[Anonymous]

They didn't have a dad when they were growing up, so they think it's normal.

[Klaatu51]

And white ' s don ' t huh?

[been_waiting]

Its a cultural thing I'm willing to bet.

[Anonymous]

Their families where torn apart centuries ago and the effects are rippling to this day.

[pyramid_princess]

Not in my town they don't.

[jwhit]

My dad raised me as a single parent.

[Anonymous]

Rap music..

[justbeinghonest]

Best answer ever ever ever ever