121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color
Larry Mansfield Robbins
121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Larry Mansfield Robbins
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Imagine having the secret to helping every child shine bright and succeed. This book shares powerful tips from parents who truly understand what it takes to raise kids of color with confidence and pride. Discover why these simple yet mighty ideas could change everything for your family.
Themes
Quick Assessment
121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color offers practical, thoughtful advice rooted in the experiences of a father-son duo of color. Designed for parents of children ages 9-12, it provides accessible guidance to build strong moral, social, spiritual, economic, and intellectual foundations. The book encourages self-reflection through questions that help parents actively improve their child-rearing approach without overwhelming them.
Why we rated 121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color 11C
121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color is written at a Level 6 reading level across 249 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate 121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, 121 Tips On Raising A Child Of Color explores parenting - child rearing, afro-american children, child development, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about parenting - child rearing, afro-american children, child development.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781890676667
- Pages
- 249
- Publisher
- Bookhouse Fulfillment
- Published
- June 23, 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction