Comments on: Is Drowning an Issue of Race Among Children? What Cullen Jones Can Teach us http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/parenting-tips/is-drowning-and-issue-of-race-among-children-the-surprising-statistics/ The Official Blog of Dr. Robyn Silverman Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:38:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Heather Thauer http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/parenting-tips/is-drowning-and-issue-of-race-among-children-the-surprising-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-785 Heather Thauer Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:33:36 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=440#comment-785 Do these clinics still exist? How can we get Cullen to come to our city and run one? Pools are closing left and right here due to the economy. We have a huge African-American population here in Jackson, TN. I keep thinking that something like this would not only give the kids of this city a boost but help keep some of the pools open too. Do these clinics still exist? How can we get Cullen to come to our city and run one? Pools are closing left and right here due to the economy. We have a huge African-American population here in Jackson, TN. I keep thinking that something like this would not only give the kids of this city a boost but help keep some of the pools open too.

]]> By: drrobyn http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/parenting-tips/is-drowning-and-issue-of-race-among-children-the-surprising-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-784 drrobyn Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:23:20 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=440#comment-784 Yes, it is vital that we help children of all colors to gain access to great after-school programs like swimming, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, tennis, golf and others so that children can have the opportunity to grow and learn in these areas. It;s a great point that we have the role models but, without the access, these children are unable to benefit. It does appear that through programs like that of Cullen Jones, perhaps more young people will gain the access they need and deserve. Thanks for dropping by-- please come again! Dr. Robyn Yes, it is vital that we help children of all colors to gain access to great after-school programs like swimming, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, tennis, golf and others so that children can have the opportunity to grow and learn in these areas. It;s a great point that we have the role models but, without the access, these children are unable to benefit.

It does appear that through programs like that of Cullen Jones, perhaps more young people will gain the access they need and deserve.

Thanks for dropping by– please come again!

Dr. Robyn

]]> By: mzblackteacher http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/parenting-tips/is-drowning-and-issue-of-race-among-children-the-surprising-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-783 mzblackteacher Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:00:45 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=440#comment-783 With NCLB and more emphasis on the academics, the physical education, art, music programs are being cut at most inner city schools. Whereas thirty years ago, most middle and high schools had pools, now only a small fraction of schools still have functioning pools. Therefore with Cullen Jones, Tiger Woods, Serena and Venus Williams being an inspiration to many children of all colors around the world, if the inner city children do not have access to the facilities to practice these skills, it is for naught. With NCLB and more emphasis on the academics, the physical education, art, music programs are being cut at most inner city schools. Whereas thirty years ago, most middle and high schools had pools, now only a small fraction of schools still have functioning pools. Therefore with Cullen Jones, Tiger Woods, Serena and Venus Williams being an inspiration to many children of all colors around the world, if the inner city children do not have access to the facilities to practice these skills, it is for naught.

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