“The best of parents and significant others prepare their teens to face the world

with equability, strength, and determination. They know the ills that wait

ominously in streets and villages. For black youth in particular, the preparations

frequently falter due to many influences and indiscretions outside the home. The

teen stage has become a huge challenge in townships that tend to have new role

models whose lifestyle steals the imagination of the youth with crass materialism

and a false sense of identity. Prof Notshulwana-Mqota invites us to engage his

thoughts at a critical time, when our youth are prone to adopt identities that lead

them astray. Furthermore, Notshulwana-Mqota digs deep into psychosocial stages that affect black children. A wonderful book that not only raises the existing problems but also brings forth plausible solutions for discussion as well. a great resource for all those who work with young people today!”

- Prof Vuyisile Msila, Ph.D. University of South Africa